{"product_id":"hymns-and-hymnody-historical-and-theological-introductions-volume-3-from-the-english-west-to-the-global-south-9781532651281","title":"Hymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions, Volume 3: From the English West to the Global South","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions, Volume 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAcademic Resource for Worship Studies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTheological Analysis of Church Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHymns 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVolume 3 Coverage: From English West to Global South\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Mission for Students and Worship Leaders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Editorial Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark A. Lamport\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate professor in the United States and Europe. He is coeditor of \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Christianity and the Global South \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2018); \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2017); \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Christianity in the United States\u003c\/i\u003e (5 vols., Selected \"Notable Books of 2016\"); and \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Christian Education\u003c\/i\u003e (3 vols., Winner, Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2015)\u003ci\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBenjamin K. Forrest\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Christian Education and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty University. He is author of \u003ci\u003eGood Arguments\u003c\/i\u003e (2017) and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eA Legacy of Preaching \u003c\/i\u003e(2 vols., 2018) and \u003ci\u003eBiblical Worship\u003c\/i\u003e (forthcoming).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eVernon M. Whaley\u003c\/b\u003e is Dean of the Liberty University School of Music. His publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Great Commission to Worship: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBiblical Principles for Worship-Based Evangelism \u003c\/i\u003e(2011); \u003ci\u003eWorship through the Ages: How the Great Awakenings Shape Evangelical Worship \u003c\/i\u003e(2012); \u003ci\u003eCalled to Worship: From the Dawn of Creation to the Final Amen \u003c\/i\u003e(2013); and \u003ci\u003eExalt His Name: Understanding Music and Worship\u003c\/i\u003e (2 vols., 2018\/19).","brand":"Cascade Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493451075858,"sku":"9781532651281","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_63e90735-ced2-4cfe-85d3-b39623755516.jpg?v=1730648068","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hymns-and-hymnody-historical-and-theological-introductions-volume-3-from-the-english-west-to-the-global-south-9781532651281","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}