Imagining the Kingdom: How Worship Works (Cultural Liturgies)
Imagining the Kingdom explores how worship functions as a cultural liturgy, shaping our desires and imaginations. James K. A. Smith reveals the embodied power of these practices in forming Christian habits amid a secular world, offering a profound look at spiritual and cultural formation.
About This Book
In Imagining the Kingdom, James K. A. Smith examines the role of worship in shaping human imagination and cultural engagement. As part of the Cultural Liturgies series, the book builds on the idea that practices like worship form the habits and desires that define our lives.
The author argues that understanding worship requires appreciating its embodied and communal dimensions, moving beyond mere intellectual assent to how it works on a deeper, formative level.
Smith connects these liturgical practices to broader cultural influences, showing how they counter secular formations and foster a Christian vision of the world.
This work invites readers to reconsider the rhythms of worship as essential to spiritual formation and societal participation.
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