Author: Thomas K. McCart

Publisher: Drew University Studies in Liturgy

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 186

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A historical and critical account of the introduction of hymns as part of the liturgy, showing that such a bonding is neither very ancient nor inevitable. Traces the controversial shift from metrical psalms to hymnody and discusses legal issues and litigation that developed over the change. Intended not as a definitive study but a spark to further research and debate. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR