Author Description
111 worship songs from around the world, including hymns from Africa, South and North America, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe. It presents a truly global range of material suitable for music leaders in churches of all denominations and in all countries. Most of the hymns have singing translations in several languages, with English, German, French, and Spanish usually provided alongside the original language. There are songs in unison, two- and four-part harmony, and call and response items. Simple keyboard accompaniments are given, with guitar chords added where relevant.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the role of global musical traditions in fostering unity and reconciliation within diverse Christian worship settings. The authors, Maggie Hamilton and Paivi Jussila, compile a vast array of liturgical music to provide music leaders with accessible resources that transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. By presenting hymns from multiple continents alongside multi-lingual translations, the text argues for the importance of cross-cultural engagement in contemporary congregational life.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of 111 worship songs sourced from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.
- Musical arrangements including unison, two-part, and four-part harmonies.
- Practical instructional tools such as simple keyboard accompaniments and guitar chords.
- Singing translations in English, German, French, and Spanish for most entries.
Scope Limits
- The book does not provide extensive theological commentary or historical analysis for each individual piece.
- It focuses primarily on congregational utility rather than academic musicology.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Music leaders and church musicians frequently cite this collection as a practical, versatile resource for diversifying worship services. Experts highlight the accessibility of the arrangements, noting that the inclusion of multiple languages makes it a functional tool for international and multi-ethnic congregations.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2003-06-19
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019100023X
ISBN-13:
9780191000232
Music
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Global Studies
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