Christian Hymnody in Twentieth-Century Britain and America - (Bibliographies and Indexes in Religious Studies) Annotated by David Music (Hardcover)

About the Book

The 20th century, especially the latter decades, was a time of explosive growth and importance in hymnody, and yet published material about the hymnody of this period has been scattered and difficult to come by. The present volume catalogues and categorizes the available writings to guide students and scholars in their research. Furthermore, this reference does not depend primarily on the view of the author/compiler, but guides users toward a broad spectrum of viewpoints about 20th-century hymnody. Listing the principal writings on the repertory, language, practice, and people of hymnody during the last century, this annotated bibliography offers students and researchers alike a handy reference for a vast and varied field.

Beginning with a unique introduction to and summary of hymnody in the 20th century, Music arranges the entries by topic, dividing each chapter by helpful subject headings. The repertory of the twentieth century, and language issues are discussed. Practical elements of hymnody are covered, while the final chapter lists writings about individual hymn writers and other influential persons in the field. Music provides a brief annotation for each entry and uses numerous cross-references, guiding the reader to relevant material in other sections of the book. A comprehensive index concludes this essential reference.

Book Synopsis

The 20th century, especially the latter decades, was a time of explosive growth and importance in hymnody, and yet published material about the hymnody of this period has been scattered and difficult to come by. The present volume catalogues and categorizes the available writings to guide students and scholars in their research. Furthermore, this reference does not depend primarily on the view of the author/compiler, but guides users toward a broad spectrum of viewpoints about 20th-century hymnody. Listing the principal writings on the repertory, language, practice, and people of hymnody during the last century, this annotated bibliography offers students and researchers alike a handy reference for a vast and varied field.

Beginning with a unique introduction to and summary of hymnody in the 20th century, Music arranges the entries by topic, dividing each chapter by helpful subject headings. The repertory of the twentieth century, and language issues are discussed. Practical elements of hymnody are covered, while the final chapter lists writings about individual hymn writers and other influential persons in the field. Music provides a brief annotation for each entry and uses numerous cross-references, guiding the reader to relevant material in other sections of the book. A comprehensive index concludes this essential reference.

Review Quotes

?Christian Hymnody is a valuable resource, pulling together into one slender and accessible volume a broad and disparate body of literature on the subject.?-The American Organist

?David Music has once again demonstrated his considerable ability as a scholar and writer. This fine volume is a worthy contribution, laying a firm foundation for the continued study of congregational song in the twentieth century.?-Southwestern Journal of Theology

?The overall organization shows a clear awareness of the recent history of English hymnody and recognizes outstanding contributors to the literature. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through graduate students.?-Choice

?Those involved in church music, as performers or scholars, will find this manual exceptionally helpful. This publication exhibits remarkable organization and scholarly discipline.?-American Reference Books Annual

"Christian Hymnody is a valuable resource, pulling together into one slender and accessible volume a broad and disparate body of literature on the subject."-The American Organist

"The overall organization shows a clear awareness of the recent history of English hymnody and recognizes outstanding contributors to the literature. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through graduate students."-Choice

"Those involved in church music, as performers or scholars, will find this manual exceptionally helpful. This publication exhibits remarkable organization and scholarly discipline."-American Reference Books Annual

"David Music has once again demonstrated his considerable ability as a scholar and writer. This fine volume is a worthy contribution, laying a firm foundation for the continued study of congregational song in the twentieth century."-Southwestern Journal of Theology

About the Author

DAVID W. MUSIC is Professor of Church Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth. He is the author or co-author of several books in the field of hymnology, including Hymnology: A Collection of Source Readings (1996) and the fourth edition of A Survey of Christian Hymnody (1999) with William J. Reynolds and Milburn Price. He also served as editor of The Hymn (the journal of the Hymn Society in the U.S. and Canada) from 1991-1996.