Commentary on the Lutheran Book of Worship by Pfatteicher
MJ. Smith
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Commentary on the Lutheran Book of Worship: Lutheran Liturgy in Its Ecumenical Context by Philip H. Pfatteicher by Augsburg Press. This detailed commentary shows the Biblical and liturgical sources of the texts of the Lutheran liturgy considering Catholic, Episcopal, Orthodox, Methodist, Presbyterian, ... parallels or sources. It is essential for identifying the Biblical sources of the liturgy and studying them. It frequently reference Luther for expanations of changes.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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