Categorizing The Movements Of Worship

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

Since movement is a normal part of life it has to be a part of worship forever. However, highlighting or emphasizing actions is the purpose of dance. These articles describe sources and means for utilizing movement more fully in worship.

Gestures denote the movements of a part of the body as distinct from the whole. Wagging the ears, shaking the fist, stamping the feet-these are gestures. One can gesture with the fingers (beckon), with the shoulders (shrug), or with the eyes (wink). Smiling...

 

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