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LoC No.: 42018625
Title: Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson
Summary: "Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries" by Ruth Ellis Messenger is an academic publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of Christian hymnody during the formative years of the Church, specifically focusing on the first three centuries of Christian history. The book investigates the influences that shaped early Christian hymns and the context in which they were developed. In this comprehensive study, Messenger explores the scant extant sources of early Christian hymns, highlighting their connection to the Old and New Testament scripture, as well as their synthesis with Hellenistic and pagan influences. The book emphasizes the importance of Hebrew and Greek styles in shaping the lyrical and thematic nature of early Christian worship. By analyzing various hymns and their historical context, Messenger aims to provide a clearer understanding of how these compositions not only served as expressions of faith but also reflected the cultural and religious dynamics of the time. As such, this work is essential for anyone interested in the history of Christian worship, hymnology, and the cultural roots of religious music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Messenger, Ruth Ellis, 1884-1964
EBook No.: 33160
Published: Jul 14, 2010
Downloads: 294
Language: English
Subject: Hymns -- History and criticism
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 42018625
Title: Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson
Summary: "Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries" by Ruth Ellis Messenger is an academic publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of Christian hymnody during the formative years of the Church, specifically focusing on the first three centuries of Christian history. The book investigates the influences that shaped early Christian hymns and the context in which they were developed. In this comprehensive study, Messenger explores the scant extant sources of early Christian hymns, highlighting their connection to the Old and New Testament scripture, as well as their synthesis with Hellenistic and pagan influences. The book emphasizes the importance of Hebrew and Greek styles in shaping the lyrical and thematic nature of early Christian worship. By analyzing various hymns and their historical context, Messenger aims to provide a clearer understanding of how these compositions not only served as expressions of faith but also reflected the cultural and religious dynamics of the time. As such, this work is essential for anyone interested in the history of Christian worship, hymnology, and the cultural roots of religious music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Messenger, Ruth Ellis, 1884-1964
EBook No.: 33160
Published: Jul 14, 2010
Downloads: 294
Language: English
Subject: Hymns -- History and criticism
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.