In For the Life of the World Alexander Schmemann suggests an approach to the world and life within it, which stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Church. He understands issues such as secularism and Christian culture from the perspective of the unbroken experience of the Church, as revealed and communicated in her worship, in her liturgy - the sacrament of the world, the sacrament of the Kingdom.

Father Alexander Schmemann was a prolific writer, brilliant lecturer, and dedicated pastor. Former dean and professor of liturgical theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, his insight into contemporary culture and liturgical celebration left an indelible mark on the Christian community worldwide. Other books by Fr Alexander Schmemann available from SVS Press: Celebration of Faith, vol. I: I Believe... Celebration of Faith, vol. II: The Church Year Celebration of Faith, vol. III: The Virgin Mary Church, World, Mission Eucharist, The Great Lent Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy, The Introduction to Liturgical Theology Journals of Father Alexander Schmemann O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? Of Water and the Spirit Our Father Ultimate Questions