This article argues that the public reading of Scripture has become impoverished in churches. The author calls for renewed attention to Scripture as the spoken word for the gathered people of God, in preaching, in public reading, and in songs.
This article shows that Bible reading is not mainly an individual endeavour; it is community issue. The author shows that from the time of the apostles the value of the public reading of Scripture was emphasized.
This series of articles is about the elements of the worship service. Here the author looks at the significance of public reading of scripture and preaching during the worship service. The focus of the article is the impact God's word must have on the life of the believer and the attitude a Christian must exhibit when listening to God's word.
This series of articles is about the elements of the worship service. Here the author looks at the significance of public reading of scripture and preaching during the worship service and the place they have in the liturgy of the church.
The public reading of Scripture can be a frightening experience. This article give some advice on how to go about Bible reading in public worship.
The use of Jewish liturgical practices to reconstruct early Christian worship is not without difficulties. This essay offers a survey of the ancient evidence for the public reading of Scripture in early Judaism.
