ANNOTATED ANTHOLOGY OF HYMNS by Watson, J R ISBN 0198269730
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This is a selection of 250 of the best-known hymns in the English language, including texts translated from Greek, Latin, German, and other languages, and spanning the two millennia of the Christian church. Ordered alphabetically, each is put in context with exaplanatory material.
An Anthology of Hymns treats the hymn as a literary form deserving of respect. 250 hymns from the English-speaking world are printed, covering the range from the earliest years of the Christian church to the present day, with notes on the words and the tunes. The anthology takes the hymn seriously, in an an age in which hymn-singing is less common than it was. It should appeal to hymn-lovers, but also to those who want to find out more about hymns. The Hymn: A Guide and Anthology is a selection of 250 of the best-known hymns in the English language, including texts translated from Greek, Latin, German, and other languages. The selection includes hymns from the earliest years of the Christian church to the present day. This is not a book for worship: the hymns are printed in a chronological sequence and not by Christian season or subject, as they would be in a church hymn book. It is an anthology for those who would like to understand more about hymns: each one is given a commentary which sets it in context, identifies significant sources, and provides explanatory and critical material. An introductory essay discusses the hymn as a historical and literary form, and the way in which it appeals to so many people. This is a book which shows how, in the words of the foreword by Timothy Dudley-Smith, 'hymns lift the heart'. It will be treasured by those who already know something about hymns and it will delight all those who enjoy hymns and would like to know more about them.
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[edit] Title
ANNOTATED ANTHOLOGY OF HYMNS
[edit] Author
Watson, J R
[edit] ISBN
0198269730
[edit] Published
20/06/2002
[edit] Publisher
Oxford University Press
[edit] Binding
hardback
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42.5 (GBP)
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