Some 30 liturgists, theologians, church leaders and pastors present their church's current understanding and practice of worship, in a wide-ranging survey of the contemporary state of Christian worship.

Features papers covering issues such as: Christian witness in overcoming violence, including reference to the World Council of Churches' Decade to Overcome Violence (2001-2010); the churches' response to domestic violence; religious freedom and human rights; and, contributions towards an ecumenical spirituality for a culture of peace.

Offers a series of seven biblical commentaries by Christian authors, from varied cultural settings and regions of the world. This book also includes passages of scripture to provide biblically oriented perspectives on the theme of the ninth assembly of the World Council of Churches, God, in your grace, transform the world .