Panorama of Christian Hymnody

by Erik Routley; Paul A. Richardson

Publisher:

GIA Publications

, 2005

Overview

In this new edition of A Panorama of Christian Hymnody, Paul Richardson sustains Erik Routely’s intial threefold purpose: “to provide pleasure [of hymn singing]”; “to support the teaching of hymnology”; and “to stimulate the editors of hymnals.” This book contains invaluable information on the origins and history of Christian hymnody. The texts of nearly 400 new hymns have been added to the original content along with four new chapters that reflect the extensive developments in hymn writing since 1975. This book remains a most useful and entertaining volume for the church musician , hymnologist, musical historian, or anyone interested in the development of hymnody in its various forms.

Key Features

• Supports the teaching of hymnology.
• Contains invaluable information on the origins and history of Christian hymnody.
• Reflects the extensive developments in hymn writing since 1975.

Product Details

• Title: A Panorama of Christian Hymnody
• Authors: Erik Routley, Paul A. Richardson
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Publisher: GIA Publications
• Print Publication Date: 2005
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 708
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Hymns, English; Hymns, English › History and criticism
• ISBNs: 9781579993528, 1579993524
• Resource ID: LLS:PNRMCHRSTHYMNDY
• Resource Type: text.monograph.hymnal
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-05T17:33:00Z