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A history of Christian psalmody : from the Pauline mission to the end of the fifth century / Charles H. Cosgrove.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cosgrove, Charles H., Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. Psalms--Liturgical use.
- Bible.
- Singing--Religious aspects--Christianity.
- Singing.
- Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
- Church history.
- Psalmody.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xviii, 423 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [2025]
- Contents:
- Jewish customs of psalm-singing
- The rise Christian psalmody
- Third-century developments
- Psalm lessons
- Communion psalmody
- Daily psalmody at home and church
- Psalmody at vigils and occasional services
- Psalms in monastic life
- Singing in the streets
- Formats
- Antiphons and antiphonal singing
- Melody
- Purposes and pleasures.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 02, 2025).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Cosgrove, Charles H. History of Christian psalmody
- ISBN:
- 9798889836803
- Publisher Number:
- 40032991402
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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