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Books on: history hymns

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Hymns Attributed to John Dryden

Book by George Rapall Noyes, George Potter Reuben; University of California Press, 1937

Subjects:

Catholic Church--Hymns, Christian Poetry, Latin (Medieval And Modern)--Translations Into English, Dryden, John--1631-1700--Poetic Works, Humanism--England--History--17th Century, Hymns, Latin (Medieval And Modern)--England--Translations Into English

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

...Literary and Biographical History, or Bibliographical Dictionary...received the translations of hymns either directly from his father...Literary and Biographical History , vol. 2, p. 129. 27 Other poems than hymns have been attributed to Dryden...
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Ephrem the Syrian: Hymns

Book by Kathleen E. Mcvey; Paulist Press, 1989

Subjects:

Hymns, Syriac--Translations Into English

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...over the previous history of the city and wrote his hymns characterizing...Ephraem the Syrians Hymns Against Julian: Meditations on History and Imperial Power...meditations on history" cf. Griffith...244 . other four hymns reiterate and develop...
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Ethical Teachings in the Latin Hymns of Medieval England

Book by Ruth Ellis Messenger; Columbia University Press, 1930

Subjects:

Catholic Church--England, Catholic Church--Hymns, Christian Ethics, Hymns, Latin--History And Criticism

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...study of cultural history. It will also...medieval Latin hymns reflect the contemporary...The general history of the traditional cycle of Latin hymns and its development...discussion of the history and sources of the Latin hymns used in England...
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English Hymns

Book by Arthur Pollard; Longmans, Green, 1960

Subjects:

Hymns, English--History And Criticism

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...Palmer, Earl of Selborne, Hymns: Their History and Development , 1892, p...1881. --reprinted as Hymns: their History and Development , 1892. A...incidents connected with the history of the hymns. THE HYMN AS LITERATURE...
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Greek Myths and Mesopotamia: Parallels and Influence in the Homeric Hymns and Hesiod

Book by Charles Penglase; Routledge, 1994

Subjects:

Hesiod--Theogony, Hesiod--Works And Days, Homeric Hymns, Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian, Mythology, Greek

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in ...
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The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved.The results are of significant interest, especially to scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.
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Journal Articles on: history hymns

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Embracing Inana: Legitimation and Mediation in the Ancient Mesopotamian Sacred Marriage Hymn Iddin-Dagan A

Journal article by Philip Jones; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 123, 2003

Subjects:

Divine right of kings--History, Hymns--History, Mesopotamia, Wedding music--History, Wedding music--Religious aspects

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library

...Ancient Mesopotamia." In Unity and Diversity: Essays in the History, Literature and Religion of the Ancient Near East, ed. H. Goedicke...Hovedkommissionaer A. F. Host. Reisman, D. 1970. "Two Neo-Sumerian Royal Hymns." Ph.D. dissertation, University of Pennsylvania...
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Des Mondes Religieux Paralleles, Un Espace Commun? Amerindiens et Musique Vocale Europeenne Sous le Regime Francais

Journal article by Paul-Andre Dubois; Historical Studies, 2001

Subjects:

Cultural relations--History, Hymns--Social aspects, Native Americans--Music, New France--Religion, Sacred vocal music--History, Singing--Social aspects

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library
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Singing the Gospel: Lutheran Hymns and the Success of the Reformation

Journal article by Paul Westermeyer; Christianity and Literature, Vol. 56, 2007

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Singing the Gospel: Lutheran Hymns and the Success of the Reformation (Book)--Book reviews

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

...Gospel: Lutheran Hymns and the Success of...professor of church history at Boston Universitys...dissertation in the History Department. In the...general overview of hymns and hymnals in light...contents and printing history of these books (Sonntags-Evangelia...himself wrote several hymns in connection with...
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"Grand and Sweet Methodist Hymns": Spiritual Transformation and Imperialistic Vision in Harriet Prescott Spofford's "Circumstance"

Journal article by Carol Holly; Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers, Vol. 18, 2001

Subjects:

American literature--19th century, Circumstance (Book)--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Experience (Religion)--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Spirituality--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Spofford, Harriet Prescott--Works, Theology, Methodist--Analysis, Women authors--Works, Women--Portrayals, depictions, etc.

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

...class meetings and hymns of her childhood. Some background on the history of Methodism will...colonial period of our history was the age of Calvin...who sings Methodist hymns as a way of fortifying...Rethinking Methodist History: A Bicentennial Historical...Sizer, Sandra. Gospel Hymns and Social Religion...
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Exegesis of Biblical Theophanies in Byzantine Hymnography: Rewritten Bible?

Journal article by Bogdan G. Bucur; Theological Studies, Vol. 68, 2007

Subjects:

Biblical hermeneutics--Analysis, Byzantine literature--Analysis, Hymns--Analysis

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

...evident that Byzantine hymns display a particular...integrated in the history of salvation and...in the Byzantine hymns assume in the larger...biblical view of history (time flows in a...Given the complex history of Byzantine hymnography...to find that the hymns feature more than...

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Magazine Articles on: history hymns

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An Annotated Anthology of Hymns

Magazine article by Rebecca Slough; The Christian Century, Vol. 121, June 15, 2004

Subjects:

An Annotated Anthology of Hymns (Book)--Book reviews, Books--Book reviews

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...University Press, 4,52 pp., $41.50. HYMNS ARE "important in the history of ideas, the formation of culture...original formulations. Many of the hymns have been edited over the years...briefly trace the publication history of each hymn, include original...
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Wonderful Words of Life: Hymns in American Protestant History and Theology

Magazine article by Stephen M. Marini; The Christian Century, Vol. 123, February 21, 2006

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, How Sweet the Sound: Music in the Spiritual Lives of Americans (Book), Wonderful Words of Life: Hymns in American Protestant History and Theology (Book)--Book reviews

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library

Wonderful Words of Life: Hymns in American Protestant History and Theology. by Stephen...lean heavily toward evangelical hymns, but in his introduction, Mouw...essay on three "defining roles of hymns" in the 18th century: "hymns mediated...
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Easy Hymns: 20 Timeless Hymns

Magazine article by Becky Ward; American Music Teacher, Vol. 55, February 2006

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Easy Hymns: 20 Timeless Hymns (Book)

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...today. This book will help preserve the rich heritage of these hymns, many of which are not commonly seen in current hymn arrangement...actually know the hymn, but by another title. Also, a short history of each hymn could further endear it to the performer. This...
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Hymns Celebrated on Charles Wesley's 300th Anniversary

Magazine article; The Christian Century, Vol. 124, September 18, 2007

Subjects:

Hymns--Exhibitions, Ministers (Clergy)--Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Museums--Social aspects, Wesley, Charles--Rites, ceremonies and celebrations

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...the United Methodist Churchs General Commission on Archives and History. At a concert July 20 in Washington, a choir and soloists rendered contemporary musical settings of Wesleys hymns, such as "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" and "Love Divine, All...
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Singing the Gospel: Lutheran Hymns and the Success of the Reformation

Magazine article by Paul Westermeyer; The Christian Century, Vol. 123, May 16, 2006

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Singing the Gospel: Lutheran Hymns and the Success of the Reformation (Book)--Book reviews

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...Lutheran center where vernacular hymns played a critical role. Christopher...assistant professor of church history at Boston University School...Lutheran hymnic aspect of the towns history in this engaging study. Analyzing...singing of Lutheran vernacular hymns. Though Brown assesses a broad...

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Newspaper Articles on: history hymns

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Archbishop: It Was a Sin to Teach the World Our Hymns

Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 2, 2005

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...standing by both the Empire and Hymns Ancient and Modern. The Church of England has a long history of saying sorry and assuming...said: We can look at our own history to show that the British...first published in 1861, Hymns Ancient and Modern has sold...
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Piano Duo Gives Hymns Fresh Exposure in Concert

Newspaper article by Cheryl Chojnacki; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), June 1, 2006

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...praise you. Its Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation. " But Coalter and Whang still treasure hymns for their history and depth. "Its not only the tunes but its also the words, the deep theological words that we can chew on," said...
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The SC & Judges Ass'n Hymns

Newspaper article; Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2004

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...virtues as expressed in the lyrics of their hymns. * * * The music I wrote for the Supreme...Forever Supreme Court. With vision set on history Their mission leaves a legacy For...distributed CDs and audio tapes of those hymns, as well as of the Philippine Judiciary...
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Deeply Christian Starr Starts Day Jogging, Singing Hymns

Newspaper article by Bill Sammon; The Washington Times, February 2, 1998

Subjects:

Starr, Kenneth W.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

Deeply Christian Starr starts day jogging, singing hymns. by Bill Sammon Independent counsel Kenneth...this individual, human yet God, ended up shaping not just history, but each person who will say, `I want to come to know Christ...
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More Bread from Heaven

Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), September 3, 2005

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...an important part of Welsh culture and history. And work has just started to repair the...India who had been greatly moved by his hymns. Many famous people have been to pay their...cultural heritage. The man behind the hymns:William williams pantycelyn is generally...

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Encyclopedia Articles on: history hymns

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Geijer, Erik Gustav

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...literature, he also taught history at the Univ. of Uppsala. His History of the Swedes (tr. 1845), terminating with the reign of Queen Christina, is his best-known work. Geijer also wrote hymns, lyrics, and songs that enjoyed wide popularity. Previously...
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Neale, John Mason

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...there he wrote voluminously history, theology, travel books, poems, hymns, and books for children. A nursing...translations of Greek and Latin hymns. In 1859 appeared his translation...several of Neales best-known hymns are taken. See A. G. Lough...
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Veda

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...single underlying reality found clear expression in philosophical hymns and the later interpretive works. Bibliography See M. Bloomfield...the Vedas and Upanishads (1923, repr. 1976); M. Winternitz, History of Indian Literature (3 vol., tr. 1927 33); R. C. Majumdar...
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Chinese Music

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...instruments from the early periods of its history are not extant, however, because in 212...stable through the ages. Ancient Chinese hymns were slow and solemn and were accompanied...this notation indicated rhythm. Modern History Throughout the political and social...
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Gellert, Christian FÜrchtegott

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...1850), the novel Leben der schwedischen Grafin von G (1747 48, tr. The History of the Swedish Countess of G , 1752), and the collection of hymns, Geistliche Oden und Lieder (1757). His emphasis on simplicity and heartfelt expression...

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