How does the practice of Christian worship inform and shape the development of systematic theology? Geoffrey Wainwright, a prominent ecumenical theologian, argues that theology should not be treated as an abstract academic exercise but as a reflection of the church's lived experience of praise. By examining the intersection of liturgy, doctrine, and daily life, he constructs a theological framework that centers on the act of doxology as the primary lens through which Christian truth is understood and transmitted.

Scholars and theologians frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the field of liturgical theology, noting its dense and rigorous academic structure. It is widely regarded as a foundational text for those seeking to understand how worship functions as the heartbeat of systematic theological inquiry.