Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-206) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Music of the heart -- Part I: Exploring Turkey's east-west musical milieu. Music making in Turkey and missionary endeavors -- Trodden mission paths -- Itineraries to meaning -- Part II. Turgay Ucʹal, agent of change. Personal pilgrimage -- Worship at All Saints Moda -- ASM's songs in missional context -- Part III. Praying twice: modes and means. Culturally tuned music -- A model of inculturation.
Summary:
"Music and Liturgy, Identity and Formation is a one-of-a-kind book about All Saints Moda Church in Istanbul. In this book, Sue Whittaker explores the ways Dr. Turgay Ucal, the MBB founding pastor, has intuitively blended Christian faith and the local urban culture. Indigenous songs and adaptations of Reformed liturgy work together to enable worshipers to feel comfortable with Christianity. Images, customs, and gestures guide seekers into new ways to pray and live their lives. Turgay's theologically sound approach provides a welcoming Christian home for Muslims searching to connect to Allah/God. For thirty years, the practices and strategies detailed in this book have merged to clearly present the gospel message in culturally appropriate ways. The principles of the All Saints Moda Church model of inculturation can be applied to Christian ministry among Muslims in all countries and cultures worldwide."--Publisher.
Series:
American Society of Missiology monograph series ; 56
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