A General Introduction to Hymnody and Congregational Song
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Book Description
Emphasizes the English hymn as a literary entity within denominational and historical contexts. The author sets forth a number of definitions for hymnody and congregational song, and then examines the development of the various forms in England and the United States. With a listing of works for further reading, an index to all hymns discussed, and chronology. ...valuable both for the historical information it provides and for its appreciative evaluation of the religious treasures enshrined in English-language hymns. --ADRIS NEWSLETTER
About the Author
Samuel J. Rogal chairs the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at Illinois Valley Community College. A specialist in hymnology and eighteenth-century British literature and religion, he has published books and articles on John and Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, Sabine Baring-Gould, Stephen Foster, Arthur Seymour Sullivan, temperance and gospel song, and the relationship between literature and hymnody.
A General Introduction to Hymnody and Congregational Song,Samuel J. Rogal,Scarecrow Press,0810824167,General,History and criticism,Hymns, English,Institutions & Organizations,Instruction & Study - Composition,Music,Religious - General,United States,Worship,Christian rites & ceremonies,Religion / General,Sacred & religious music
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