Hymnology A Collection of Source Readings |
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| Author:
| Music, David W. |
| Series title: | Studies in Liturgical Musicology |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8108-3148-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1996 |
| Publisher: | Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $125.95 |
Book Description:
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The source readings in Hymnology are primary documents illustrating the philosophy and practice of congregational singing during various historical periods of the Christian church. They are drawn from a wide variety of sources including letters, diaries, periodicals, hymnal and tunebook prefaces, theological treatises, and deliberations of church councils. All major streams of Christian song are covered.
The source readings in Hymnology are primary documents illustrating the philosophy and practice of congregational singing during various historical periods of the Christian church. They are drawn from a wide variety of sources including letters, diaries, periodicals, hymnal and tunebook prefaces, theological treatises, and deliberations of church councils. All major streams of Christian song are covered.