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Wonderful Words of Life

Hymns in American Protestant History and Theology

Richard J. MouwSeries: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW)
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Pages
308
Year
2004
Language
English
Publisher
Eerdmans

About

While many evangelical congregations have moved away from hymns and hymnals, these were once central fixtures in the evangelical tradition. This book examines the role and importance of hymns in evangelicalism, not only as a part of worship but as tools for theological instruction, as a means to identity formation, and as records of past spiritual experiences of the believing community.

Written by knowledgeable church historians, Wonderful Words of Life explores the significance of hymn-singing in many dimensions of American Protestant and evangelical life. The book focuses mainly on church life in the United States but also discusses the foundational contributions of Isaac Watts and other British hymn writers, the use of gospel songs in English Canada, and the powerful attraction of African-American gospel music for whites of several religious persuasions. Includes appendixes on the American Protestant Hymn Project and on hymns in Roman Catholic hymnals.

Contributors:

Susan Wise Bauer

Thomas E. Bergler

Virginia Lieson Brereton

Esther Rothenbusch Crookshank

Kevin Kee

Richard J. Mouw

Mark A. Noll

Felicia Piscitelli

Robert A. Schneider

Rochelle A. Stackhouse

Jeffrey VanderWilt

Related Subjects

  • History
  • Religion
  • Adult Nonfiction
  • General (Christian Rituals & Practice)
  • Christian Rituals & Practice
  • General (Religious)
  • Religious
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Extended Details

  • SeriesCalvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW)

    Artists

    Richard J. MouwAuthor
    Mark A. NollAuthor