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Christ in the Early Christian Hymns

Author : Daniel Liderbach
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Music
ISBN : 0809138093

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"From the first days of the church, Christians confessed their faith in Jesus Christ in both theological discussion and in popular hymns of devotion. After the major church councils from Nicaea to Chalcedon brought clarification and definition to Christological doctrines, the hymns began to express clearly this belief in Jesus as truly God and truly human." "Father Liderbach shows that pre-Nicaean hymns inductively held in tension both the full humanity of Jesus and his more-than-human status. Then during the councils from Nicaea to Chalcedon, deductive doctrine held sway in the new hymn compositions. But the final definition by Chalcedon encouraged new hymns in which humanity and divinity are once again held in experiential tension according to the "rule of faith" of the earliest period."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Early Christian Creeds & Hymns

Author : Tony Costa
Publisher : H&e Academic
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1774840138

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Throughout the history of the Church, Christians have expressed their faith in word and song. Among the ways they confessed what they believed was through creeds. The term"creed," which comes from the Latin credo ("I believe"), has played a central role in the identity of the Church and expressing her core beliefs. Some of the more famous creeds are the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed. While these creeds developed in the first few centuries of the Church, the earliest creeds are embedded within the New Testament text itself. The singing of hymns, which are closely associated with creeds, has also been part of the Church's ancient heritage. These credal hymns were adopted from the synagogues and have continued to be an integral expression of worship today. The New Testament contains many of the hymns that the early Christians sang. Since these hymns are confessional in nature, we can state that hymns were creed-like, confessing in song what the earliest Christians believed. This book examines the ancient creeds and hymns found in the New Testament, shedding light on what the earliest Christians held to be central, definitional, and foundational to their faith.

Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries

Author : Ruth Ellis Messenger
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547562191

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"Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries" by Ruth Ellis Messenger. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Earliest Christian Hymnbook

Author : James H Charlesworth
Publisher : James Clarke & Company
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227903070

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The Earliest Christian Hymnbook by James H Charlesworth Pdf

That the earliest followers of Jesus wrote poetry, hymns, and odes is evident already in the New Testament. This volume is a translation of The Odes of Solomon, a collection of early Christian hymns or odes; some are obviously Christian, others perhaps Jewish. The beauty of these poems is a tribute to the depth of spirituality in early communities of Christians, some of whom were perhaps also Jews or converted Jews. Professor Charlesworth offers an inviting introduction and a translation of this work that is both engaging and true to the original languages. The Index of Ancient Sources provides the reader access to the wide range of references in the notes.

Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries

Author : Ruth Messenger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798454456405

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Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries by Ruth Messenger Pdf

Book Excerpt: ea, who "speak with tongues and magnify God" (Acts 10:45-46), or the Ephesians who "spake with tongues, and prophesied" (Acts 19:6), or perhaps the disciples on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4). Irenaeus, a second century father of the Church and bishop of Lyons, referring to the scene at Pentecost, mentions the singing of a hymn on that occasion.[17] The nature of improvisations is fugitive. They arise from individual inspiration and, even if expressed in familiar phrases, are not remembered or recorded by the singer or hearer. To whatever degree improvisation played a part in early Christian hymnody, to that same degree we lack corresponding literary survivals. Possibly this is one explanation of the dearth of sources which we now deplore. On the whole, the hymnic evidence found in the New Testament points to a predominant Hebrew influence. Both in the use of psalms and other Old Testament hymns and in the phraseology of new hymns, the Christians found themselves more at hom Read More

New Testament Christological Hymns

Author : Matthew E. Gordley
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830880027

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New Testament Christological Hymns by Matthew E. Gordley Pdf

We know that the earliest Christians sang hymns. Paul encourages believers to sing "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs." And at the dawn of the second century the Roman official Pliny names a feature of Christian worship as "singing alternately a hymn to Christ as to God." But are some of these early Christian hymns preserved for us in the New Testament? Are they right before our eyes? New Testament scholars have long debated whether early Christian hymns appear in the New Testament. And where some see preformed hymns and liturgical elements embossed on the page, others see patches of rhetorically elevated prose from the author's hand. Matthew Gordley now reopens this fascinating question. He begins with a new look at hymns in the Greco-Roman and Jewish world of the early church. Might the didactic hymns of those cultural currents set a new starting point for talking about hymnic texts in the New Testament? If so, how should we detect these hymns? How might they function in the New Testament? And what might they tell us about early Christian worship? An outstanding feature of texts such as Philippians 2:6-11, Colossians 1:15-20, and John 1:1-17 is their christological character. And if these are indeed hymns, we encounter the reality that within the crucible of worship the deepest and most searching texts of the New Testament arose. New Testament Christological Hymns reopens an important line of investigation that will serve a new generation of students of the New Testament.

Worship in the Early Church

Author : Ralph P. Martin
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802816134

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Refers to New Testament teachings while delineating the nature of early Christian worship of God. Bibliogs.

Music in Early Christian Literature

Author : James McKinnon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1989-09-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 0521376246

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A collection of 400 passages on music from early Christian literature.

The First Christian Hymnal

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004542884

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The First Christian Hymnal by Anonim Pdf

This book offers the first English translation of the earliest Christian hymnal, a little-known and overlooked text that preserves the sacred songs of Jerusalem’s Christian communities during the late fourth or early fifth century. This hymnal, known as the Jerusalem Georgian Chantbook, preserves the hymnography of the Jerusalem churches from a crucial moment in early Christian history, when Christianity was transitioning from a small minority faith into the faith of an empire. This book presents the hymns that were used for regular Sunday worship. These hymns not only are the oldest part of the collection, but they also would have had the most influence in forming the faith of Jerusalem’s congregations.

Hymns of the Early Church, Translated From Greek and Latin Sources

Author : John Brownlie,Morgan and Scott LD
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1010166484

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Hymns of the Early Church, Translated From Greek and Latin Sources by John Brownlie,Morgan and Scott LD Pdf

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Early Christian Hymns, Series II

Author : Daniel Joseph Donahoe
Publisher : Maurois Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781408659892

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Carmen Christi

Author : R. P. Martin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521018994

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Carmen Christi by R. P. Martin Pdf

Verses from the Epistle to the Philippians are seen as a carmen Christi, the earliest statement of the basis of the Christology of later times.

Early Christian Hymns; Translations of the Verses of the Most Notable Latin Writers of the Early and Middle Ages

Author : Daniel Joseph Donahoe
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230260951

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Early Christian Hymns; Translations of the Verses of the Most Notable Latin Writers of the Early and Middle Ages by Daniel Joseph Donahoe Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... They cry aloud, all void of fear; Greek, Roman and barbarian hear; The word of God in every tongue They utter, speaking loud and clear. The faithless Jews behold the sign They see the miracle divine; But moved to wrath and fear, they cry: "Lo, these are overcome by wine!" Then Peter, rising up to meet The slanders, speaks with holy heat And Joel as his witness calls, To drive the faithless to retreat. To God the Father glory be, And Christ the risen Son, to thee, Who with the heavenly Paraclete, Reignest one God, eternally. O SPLENDOUR OF THE FATHER'S FACE Splendor Paternae Gloriae (From the Roman Breviary) OSPLENDOUR of the Father's face, Bringer of glory from above, True light, and Fount of every grace, Illume our day with faith and love. Pour on our way, O Sun Divine, Thy holy truth with rays serene, And let the heavenly spirit shine With purging fires to make us clean. The glory of the Sire we seek, The Father of enduring grace; Lift up our spirits, fallen and weak, And guide us to thy dwelling place. Confirm us in thy love divine, Smooth for our feet life's rugged way; Our wills make ever one with thine, Lest evil lead our steps astray. Be with us still as guard and guide, Keep us in holy chastity, Let our firm faith on thee abide, From fraud and error hold us free. Dear Christ, be still our drink and food, Our hope, our love, our lasting faith; And be our souls each day renewed, Fired by the Spirit's quickening breath. Thus joyful let the day go by; Our modesty like morn shall glow; Our faith be like the midday sky, Nor gloom of doubt nor shadow know. Lo, as the dawn brings forth the light, The Virgin brings the birth divine, True God the Son in love and might, True God the Sire, in power benign. To God the Father glory be, The...

Hymns of the Early Church

Author : John Brownlie
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781776584154

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Much has changed in the centuries that have elapsed since the formation of the Christian church. But many of the sentiments expressed by believers have remained surprisingly consistent over thousands of years. This fascinating volume presents a selection of translated hymns from the earliest era of Christian worship, keyed to the various liturgical observances over the course of a year.

Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries

Author : Ruth Ellis Messenger,Aeterna Press
Publisher : Aeterna Press
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries by Ruth Ellis Messenger,Aeterna Press Pdf

There is no part of the general field of Christian hymnology so baffling to the student or so full of difficulties as the one under consideration in this paper. Many accounts of the subject are in existence but are far from conclusive. This is due, first of all, to the unexpected scarcity of original sources. When one views the rise of Christianity from its inception to the period of the Council of Nicaea, 325, its numerical growth from a handful of original adherents to millions of followers at the time of the Edict of Milan, 313, its literary development from early scattered records to the works of the great Greek and Latin fathers, one cannot help inquiring, “What has become of their hymns?” Aeterna Press