Hymns and Hymnody I: Historical and Theological Introductions PB
"A remarkable group of scholars provides a perceptive set of essays to orient students to the riches of Christian hymnody throughout the first twenty centuries of Christianity. What a remarkable testimony this is to the Spirit's work in and through composers and poets throughout the centuries." John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary Knowledge of the history and theology of hymns enhances and enables liturgy and worship, and Hymns and Hymnody certainly provides a gateway to that knowledge. (...) the three volumes of Hymns and Hymnody are highly recommended for their breadth and comprehensive wealth of information. Sister Mary Winifred, in Anglican & Episcopal History, June 2023
Hymns and the music the church sings are tangible means of expressing worship. As worship is one of the central functions of the church and it occupies a prime focus, a renewed sense of awareness to our theological presuppositions and cultural cues must be maintained to ensure a proper focus in worship. Les mer
Hymns and Hymnody is an introductory textbook in three volumes describing the most influential hymnists, liturgists, and musical movements of the church. This academically grounded resource evaluates both the historical and theological perspectives of the major hymnists and composers that have impacted the church over the course of twenty centuries. Volume 1 explores the early church and concludes with the Renaissance era hymnists. Each chapter contains five elements: historical background, theological perspectives communicated in their hymns/compositions, contribution to liturgy and worship, notable hymns, and bibliography. The missions of Hymns and Hymnody are to provide biographical data on influential hymn writers for students and interested laypeople, and to provide a theological analysis of what the cited composers have communicated in the theology of their hymns. It is vital for those involved in leading the worship of the church to recognize that what they communicate is in fact theology. This latter aspect is missing in accessible formats for the current literature.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- James Clarke & Co Ltd
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780227177204
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
Anmeldelser
"A remarkable group of scholars provides a perceptive set of essays to orient students to the riches of Christian hymnody throughout the first twenty centuries of Christianity. What a remarkable testimony this is to the Spirit's work in and through composers and poets throughout the centuries." John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary Knowledge of the history and theology of hymns enhances and enables liturgy and worship, and Hymns and Hymnody certainly provides a gateway to that knowledge. (...) the three volumes of Hymns and Hymnody are highly recommended for their breadth and comprehensive wealth of information. Sister Mary Winifred, in Anglican & Episcopal History, June 2023