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100	1		_aMessenger, Ruth Ellis, _d1884-1964
245	1	0	_aChristian Hymns of the First Three Centuries
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-07-14
508			_aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson
520			_a"Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries" by Ruth Ellis Messenger is an academic publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of Christian hymnody during the formative years of the Church, specifically focusing on the first three centuries of Christian history. The book investigates the influences that shaped early Christian hymns and the context in which they were developed. In this comprehensive study, Messenger explores the scant extant sources of early Christian hymns, highlighting their connection to the Old and New Testament scripture, as well as their synthesis with Hellenistic and pagan influences. The book emphasizes the importance of Hebrew and Greek styles in shaping the lyrical and thematic nature of early Christian worship. By analyzing various hymns and their historical context, Messenger aims to provide a clearer understanding of how these compositions not only served as expressions of faith but also reflected the cultural and religious dynamics of the time. As such, this work is essential for anyone interested in the history of Christian worship, hymnology, and the cultural roots of religious music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHymns -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33160
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