(the Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures) as a way of describing religious rituals offered by priests. Perhaps it was employed because it seemed the most appropriate way of describing an official function or act done by religious leaders on behalf of the people. Liturgy appears much less frequently in the New Testament—a mere 15 times and with a more varied usage. For example, it is used in the Letter to the Romans 13:6 to describe a civic function or public servants whereas two chapters later