Keywords
Brazil, Evangelism
Abstract
Music has been present in the worship practices of Christian communities as far back as the early days of the Church. Its presence has not been merely tolerated but intentionally integrated into liturgical practices, sometimes reflecting practices under the old covenant, and at other times adopting other shapes. Music’s meaning and power have also been variously evaluated by theologians and laypeople through the centuries. In certain segments of Christianity, music has even developed a theological relationship to concepts of sacrament. Such a relationship has penetrated the “worship event” in the latter part of the twentieth century and has frequently become normative for large numbers of Christians. The evidence indicates that this has occurred among Brazilian evangelical churches. This article discusses this development particularly from the perspective of Brazilian Baptist churches.
Recommended Citation
Portugal, E. (2020). Musical Worship: The New Sacrament?. Great Commission Research Journal, 11(2), 52-87. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol11/iss2/3
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