From Psalm Books to Sacred Song traces three centuries of American hymnody and the people who shaped worship and culture.
This historical narrative follows the long road from early psalm tunes to the rise of original hymn writing in the United States. It weaves biographical sketches with the broader story of how hymns helped shape religious life, music, and community in America.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the story of the American hymn, beginning with the Pilgrims' arrival on these shores, through the Great Awakening and the American Revolution, and continuing to the early twentieth century. The author traces the gradual shift from psalmody to the use of hymns, and explores the work of influential hymn writers such as Isaac Watts, Samuel Davies, and Fanny Crosby. Through their stories, we gain insight into the changing religious landscape of America and the power of music to express faith, hope, and patriotism. 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 9781330869079_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330869079
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330869079
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)