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Hymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions, Volume 3
This sixty-chapter, three-volume academic textbook provides comprehensive introductions to the most influential hymnists, liturgists, and musical movements throughout church history. Volume 3 examines nineteenth-century hymnists through contemporary twenty-first-century worship movements, completing this scholarly examination of church music and worship theology.
Academic Resource for Worship Studies
Each of the sixty chapters across all three volumes follows a consistent five-element structure: historical background, theological perspectives communicated in hymns and compositions, contributions to liturgy and worship, notable hymns, and comprehensive bibliography. This systematic approach makes the textbook valuable for seminary students, worship leaders, and anyone studying the theological foundations of congregational singing.
Theological Analysis of Church Music
Hymns and the music churches sing in worship are tangible means of expressing worship. While worship remains a central function of the church alongside mission, service, education, justice, and compassion, maintaining awareness of theological presuppositions and cultural cues ensures proper focus in worship. This volume provides the theological analysis often missing from current literature on hymnody.
Volume 3 Coverage: From English West to Global South
This third volume bridges the gap from nineteenth-century English and Western hymnody to the contemporary global church, examining how worship music has evolved and spread across continents. The academically grounded resource evaluates both historical and theological perspectives of major hymnists and composers who have impacted the church.
Dual Mission for Students and Worship Leaders
The textbook serves two primary purposes: providing biographical data on influential hymn writers for students and interested laypeople, and offering theological analysis of what these composers have communicated through their hymns. This combination addresses a critical gap in accessible formats for those leading church worship, emphasizing that worship leadership inherently communicates theology.
Expert Editorial Team
Edited by Mark A. Lamport, Benjamin K. Forrest, and Vernon M. Whaley, this volume benefits from extensive academic expertise in Christian education, worship studies, and church music. The editorial team brings decades of combined experience in theological education and worship scholarship to this comprehensive resource.
Benjamin K. Forrest is Professor of Christian Education and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty University. He is author of Good Arguments (2017) and co-editor of A Legacy of Preaching (2 vols., 2018) and Biblical Worship (forthcoming).
Vernon M. Whaley is Dean of the Liberty University School of Music. His publications include The Great Commission to Worship: Biblical Principles for Worship-Based Evangelism (2011); Worship through the Ages: How the Great Awakenings Shape Evangelical Worship (2012); Called to Worship: From the Dawn of Creation to the Final Amen (2013); and Exalt His Name: Understanding Music and Worship (2 vols., 2018/19).
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Hymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions, Volume 3
This sixty-chapter, three-volume academic textbook provides comprehensive introductions to the most influential hymnists, liturgists, and musical movements throughout church history. Volume 3 examines nineteenth-century hymnists through contemporary twenty-first-century worship movements, completing this scholarly examination of church music and worship theology.
Academic Resource for Worship Studies
Each of the sixty chapters across all three volumes follows a consistent five-element structure: historical background, theological perspectives communicated in hymns and compositions, contributions to liturgy and worship, notable hymns, and comprehensive bibliography. This systematic approach makes the textbook valuable for seminary students, worship leaders, and anyone studying the theological foundations of congregational singing.
Theological Analysis of Church Music
Hymns and the music churches sing in worship are tangible means of expressing worship. While worship remains a central function of the church alongside mission, service, education, justice, and compassion, maintaining awareness of theological presuppositions and cultural cues ensures proper focus in worship. This volume provides the theological analysis often missing from current literature on hymnody.
Volume 3 Coverage: From English West to Global South
This third volume bridges the gap from nineteenth-century English and Western hymnody to the contemporary global church, examining how worship music has evolved and spread across continents. The academically grounded resource evaluates both historical and theological perspectives of major hymnists and composers who have impacted the church.
Dual Mission for Students and Worship Leaders
The textbook serves two primary purposes: providing biographical data on influential hymn writers for students and interested laypeople, and offering theological analysis of what these composers have communicated through their hymns. This combination addresses a critical gap in accessible formats for those leading church worship, emphasizing that worship leadership inherently communicates theology.
Expert Editorial Team
Edited by Mark A. Lamport, Benjamin K. Forrest, and Vernon M. Whaley, this volume benefits from extensive academic expertise in Christian education, worship studies, and church music. The editorial team brings decades of combined experience in theological education and worship scholarship to this comprehensive resource.
Benjamin K. Forrest is Professor of Christian Education and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty University. He is author of Good Arguments (2017) and co-editor of A Legacy of Preaching (2 vols., 2018) and Biblical Worship (forthcoming).
Vernon M. Whaley is Dean of the Liberty University School of Music. His publications include The Great Commission to Worship: Biblical Principles for Worship-Based Evangelism (2011); Worship through the Ages: How the Great Awakenings Shape Evangelical Worship (2012); Called to Worship: From the Dawn of Creation to the Final Amen (2013); and Exalt His Name: Understanding Music and Worship (2 vols., 2018/19).