{"product_id":"hymns-and-hymnody-3-volume-set-historical-and-theological-introductions-from-the-english-west-to-the-global-south","title":"Hymns and Hymnody, 3-Volume Set: Historical and Theological Introductions: From the English West to the Global South","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHymns and the music the church sings in worship are tangible means of expressing worship. And while worship is one of, if not the central functions of the church along with mission, service, education, justice, and compassion, and occupies a prime focus of our churches, a renewed sense of awareness to our theological presuppositions and cultural cues must be maintained to ensure a proper focus in worship. Hymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions is a sixty-chapter, three-volume introductory textbook describing the most influential hymnists, liturgists, and musical movements of the church. This academically grounded resource evaluates both the historical and theological perspectives of the major hymnists and composers who have impacted the church over the course of twenty centuries. Volume 1 explores the early church and concludes with the Renaissance era hymnists. Volume 2 begins with the Reformation and extends to the eighteenth-century hymnists and liturgists. Volume 3 engages nineteenth century hymnists to the contemporary movements of the twenty-first century. Each chapter contains these five elements: historical background, theological perspectives communicated in their hymns\/compositions, contribution to liturgy and worship, notable hymns, and bibliography. The mission of Hymns and Hymnody is (1) to provide biographical data on influential hymn writers for students and interested laypeople, and (2) to provide a theological analysis of what these composers have communicated in the theology of their hymns. We believe it is vital for those involved in leading the worship of the church to recognize that what they communicate is in fact theology. This latter aspect, we contend, is missing--yet important--in accessible formats for the current literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A remarkable group of scholars provides a perceptive set of essays to orient students to the riches of Christian hymnody throughout the first twenty centuries of Christianity. What a remarkable testimony this is to the Spirit's work in and through composers and poets throughout the centuries.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e --John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Covering three centuries that were 'the most momentous for the development of congregational hymnody, ' these essays help us understand how hymns were finely tuned to the vernacular liturgies and denominational nuances that proliferated during this period. The editors have carefully planned the volume so that it is both comprehensible and useful. From the engaging prefatory explanation of hymns to the diverse range of first-rate contributors, this is an invaluable collection and is highly recommended for anyone interested in hymnology.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e --Andrew Shenton, Boston University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark A. Lamport\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate professor in the United States and Europe. He is coeditor of \n\u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Christianity and the Global South \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2018); \n\u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2017); \n\u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Christianity in the United States\u003c\/i\u003e (5 vols., Selected \"Notable Books of 2016\"); and \n\u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Christian Education\u003c\/i\u003e (3 vols., Winner, Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2015) \n\u003ci\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBenjamin K. Forrest\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Christian Education and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty University. He is author of \n\u003ci\u003eGood Arguments\u003c\/i\u003e (2017) and co-editor of \n\u003ci\u003eA Legacy of Preaching \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2018) and \n\u003ci\u003eBiblical Worship\u003c\/i\u003e (forthcoming). \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVernon M. Whaley\u003c\/b\u003e is Dean of the Liberty University School of Music. His publications include \n\u003ci\u003eThe Great Commission to Worship: \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBiblical Principles for Worship-Based Evangelism \u003c\/i\u003e(2011); \n\u003ci\u003eWorship through the Ages: How the Great Awakenings Shape Evangelical Worship \u003c\/i\u003e(2012); \n\u003ci\u003eCalled to Worship: From the Dawn of Creation to the Final Amen \u003c\/i\u003e(2013); and \n\u003ci\u003eExalt His Name: Understanding Music and Worship\u003c\/i\u003e (2 vols., 2018\/19).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHymns and the music the church sings in worship are tangible means of expressing worship. And while worship is one of, if not the central functions of the church along with mission, service, education, justice, and compassion, and occupies a prime focus of our churches, a renewed sense of awareness to our theological presuppositions and cultural cues must be maintained to ensure a proper focus in worship. Hymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions is a sixty-chapter, three-volume introductory textbook describing the most influential hymnists, liturgists, and musical movements of the church. This academically grounded resource evaluates both the historical and theological perspectives of the major hymnists and composers who have impacted the church over the course of twenty centuries. Volume 1 explores the early church and concludes with the Renaissance era hymnists. Volume 2 begins with the Reformation and extends to the eighteenth-century hymnists and liturgists. Volume 3 engages nineteenth century hymnists to the contemporary movements of the twenty-first century. Each chapter contains these five elements: historical background, theological perspectives communicated in their hymns\/compositions, contribution to liturgy and worship, notable hymns, and bibliography. The mission of Hymns and Hymnody is (1) to provide biographical data on influential hymn writers for students and interested laypeople, and (2) to provide a theological analysis of what these composers have communicated in the theology of their hymns. We believe it is vital for those involved in leading the worship of the church to recognize that what they communicate is in fact theology. This latter aspect, we contend, is missing--yet important--in accessible formats for the current literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLamport, Mark A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark A. Lamport\u003c\/b\u003e has been a professor for nearly forty years at theological schools in the United States and Europe. He is coauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eNurturing Faith: A Practical Theology for Educating Christians \u003c\/i\u003e(2021), coeditor of the seven-book series \n\u003ci\u003eThe Global Story of Christianity, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecoeditor of \n\u003ci\u003eEmerging Theologies from the Global South \u003c\/i\u003e(2023). He works from Grand Rapids and Fort Myers. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eForrest, Benjamin K\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBenjamin K. Forrest is Professor of Christian Education and Associate Dean at the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty University. He is coeditor of \n\u003ci\u003eA Legacy of Preaching \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2018), \n\u003ci\u003eBiblical Leadership: Theology for Everyday Leaders \u003c\/i\u003e(2017), and \n\u003ci\u003eBiblical Worship: Theology unto the Glory of God \u003c\/i\u003e(forthcoming).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWhaley, Vernon M\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVernon M. Whaley is Dean of the Liberty University School of Music. 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