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English Hymnology (1873)

English Hymnology (1873)

Biggs, Louis Coutier

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Old & Middle EnglishLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116695515X
ISBN13: 9781166955151
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
English Hymnology (1873) by Louis Coutier Biggs is a comprehensive book that explores the history and development of English hymns from their earliest origins to the 19th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the different types of hymns, including psalms, canticles, and hymns of praise, and their use in religious services. It also examines the role of hymns in the Anglican Church and their influence on English culture and literature.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of English hymnology. The first section provides an overview of the history of hymns and their use in the early Christian Church. The second section explores the development of hymns in the Anglican Church, including the influence of the Reformation and the rise of the Methodist movement.The third section of the book focuses on the different types of hymns, including metrical psalms, hymns of praise, and canticles. Each type of hymn is analyzed in detail, with examples provided to illustrate their use in religious services. The fourth section of the book examines the role of hymns in English literature, including the works of John Milton and William Wordsworth.Overall, English Hymnology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of English hymns. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, and its detailed analysis of different types of hymns and their use in religious services makes it an essential reference for scholars and students of English literature and religious studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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