Wonderful Words of Life: Hymns in American Protestant History and TheologyWm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2 août 2004 - 288 pages While many evangelical congregations have moved away from hymns and hymnals, these were once central fixtures in the evangelical tradition. This book examines the role and importance of hymns in evangelicalism, not only as a part of worship but as tools for theological instruction, as a means to identity formation, and as records of past spiritual experiences of the believing community. Written by knowledgeable church historians, Wonderful Words of Life explores the significance of hymn-singing in many dimensions of American Protestant and evangelical life. The book focuses mainly on church life in the United States but also discusses the foundational contributions of Isaac Watts and other British hymn writers, the use of gospel songs in English Canada, and the powerful attraction of African-American gospel music for whites of several religious persuasions. Includes appendixes on the American Protestant Hymn Project and on hymns in Roman Catholic hymnals. Contributors: Susan Wise Bauer Thomas E. Bergler Virginia Lieson Brereton Esther Rothenbusch Crookshank Kevin Kee Richard J. Mouw Mark A. Noll Felicia Piscitelli Robert A. Schneider Rochelle A. Stackhouse Jeffrey VanderWilt |
Table des matières
The Defining Role of Hymns in Early Evangelicalism | 3 |
Were Marching to Zion Isaac Watts in Early America | 17 |
Hymnody and Politics Isaac Watts s Our God Our Help in Ages Past and Timothy Dwights I Love Thy Kingdom Lord | 42 |
HYMNS AND THE ORDERING OF PROTESTANT LIFE | 67 |
Jesus Shall Reign Hymns and Foreign Missions 18001870 | 69 |
Marketing the Gospel Music in EnglishCanadian Protestant Revivalism 18841957 | 96 |
I Found My Thrill The Youth for Christ Movement and American Congregational Singing 19401970 | 123 |
Protestant Hymnody in Contemporary Roman Catholic Worship | 150 |
Singing about Death in American Protestant Hymnody | 179 |
Stories and Syllogisms Protestant Hymns Narrative Theology and Heresy | 205 |
Some Poor Sailor Tempest Tossed Nautical Rescue Themes in Evangelical Hymnody | 234 |
American Protestant Hymns Project A Ranked List of Most Frequently Printed Hymns 17371960 | 251 |
Hymns Recommended for Ecumenical Use in Catholic Hymnbooks | 265 |
Hymns in Roman Catholic Hymnals | 269 |
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White Folks Get Happy Mainstream America Discovers the Black Gospel Tradition | 164 |
HYMNS AS GOOD OR BAD? THEOLOGY | 177 |
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