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February 20, 1920. A few days before his death he sent me all his notes for the present book, with the request that I would prepare the book for publication and see it through the press. In some ways this was not difficult for me to do. For more than twenty years we had worked at the hymns together. A gain and again I had been allowed to go at leisure through the successive drafts of his commentary, criticizing and suggesting, so that I was fairly acquainted with his final views on almost every point of interpreta tion. A few notes of my own have been added which Mr Walpole had not seen. They are distinguished by being enclosed in square brackets. But for the most part the book represents what Mr Walpole himself had written and approved, and my editorial task has been confined to final arrangements and adjustments. Nevertheless it is a matter for great regret that Mr Walpole did not live to see the work through for himself. He was a scholar who had read deep and wide in Latin literature. He had taken immense pains over this work. In order, for instance, to judge of the authorship of the hymns attributed to St A mbrose, he had read through the whole of that authors prose works, marking every feature of his thought and every peculiarity of his diction and style. So he did with other authors. He was always learning something fresh to throw light upon the hymns. He wrote the whole series out at least half a dozen times in his clear, strong hand. So many volumes of his notes remain that the chief embarrassment has been to co ordinate them.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of early Latin hymns, specifically those composed and sung in churches before the year 600 AD. It offers a curated collection of 127 hymns, meticulously selected based on their historical significance and liturgical use. The author's extensive research involved a deep dive into Latin literature and the works of renowned hymn writers like St. Ambrose, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the hymns' authorship, context, and stylistic nuances. The hymns are categorized into two main groups: those with identifiable authors and those that remain anonymous. The book sheds light on the evolution of hymnals, contrasting the "Old Hymnal" used during the 6th century with the "Later Hymnal" that eventually replaced it. It explores the fascinating disappearance of the Old Hymnal and the rise of its successor, along with the enduring legacy of certain hymns, particularly those penned by St. Ambrose. Beyond the historical and liturgical aspects, the book delves into the thematic richness of these early Christian hymns. Readers will encounter profound reflections on faith, redemption, the life of Christ, and the mysteries of the divine. The hymns' poetic language and imagery offer a window into the spiritual landscape of the early Church, revealing the hopes, fears, and beliefs that shaped Christian worship during this pivotal era. Ultimately, this book illuminates the enduring power of early Latin hymns, showcasing their profound impact on Christian liturgy, theology, and devotion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330450963_0
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