Hymns of the Early Church
Being translations from the poetry of the Latin church, arranged in the order of the Christian yearBy John Brownlie
Length2h 23m
About this audiobook
In "Hymns of the Early Church," John Brownlie presents a meticulously curated collection of early Christian hymns, delving into their theological significance and liturgical relevance. The book encompasses a variety of poetic forms, reflecting the diversity of early Christian expression and belief. Brownlie's literary style combines lyrical elegance with scholarly rigor, using footnotes and annotations to provide historical context and theological insights for each hymn. This exploration situates the hymns within the broader tapestry of early Christian worship and music, illustrating their role in shaping communal identity and doctrine during a formative period in church history. John Brownlie, a prominent scholar in hymnology and early Christian studies, has dedicated much of his academic career to exploring the intersections of music, theology, and worship. His profound appreciation for the spiritual and communal power of hymns is deeply rooted in his own experiences as a theologian and church musician. Brownlie's expertise, coupled with his passion for fostering an understanding of the early church's cultural milieu, informs his meticulous approach to this anthology. For readers interested in the intersection of faith and music, "Hymns of the Early Church" is an essential resource. This book invites scholars, musicians, and laypersons alike to engage with the profound spiritual depth of early Christian hymns, enriching their understanding of how these ancient texts continue to resonate within contemporary worship practices.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length2 hrs 23 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 21, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Hymns of the Early Church
2INDEX OF LATIN TITLES
3HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION
4DIE, DIERUM PRINCIPE
5O NATA LUX DE LUMINE
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6TU TRINITATIS UNITAS
7DEUS CREATOR OMNIUM
8O DEUS, EGO AMO TE, NEC AMO TE, UT SALVES ME
9LUCIS CREATOR OPTIME
10AURORA JAM SPARGIT POLUM
11JESU, DULCIS MEMORIA
12O DEUS, EGO AMO TE, NAM PRIOR TU AMASTI ME
13TE LUCIS ANTE TERMINUM
14JAM META NOCTIS TRANSIIT
15LABENTE JAM SOLIS ROTÂ
16SPLENDOR PATERNÆ GLORIÆ
17SALVATOR MUNDI, DOMINE
18CHRISTE, LUMEN PERPETUUM
19NOX ATRA RERUM CONTEGIT
20JAM LUCIS ORTO SIDERE
21JAM SOL RECEDIT IGNEUS
22CHRISTE, PRECAMUR ANNUE
23IN NOCTIS UMBRA DESIDES
24VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL!
25NATO NOBIS SALVATORE
26PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM
27HEU! QUID JACES STABULO, OMNIUM CREATOR?
28QUICUMQUE CHRISTUM QUÆRITIS
29JESU, NOSTRA REDEMPTIO
30EI CANAMUS GLORIAM
31DEUS-HOMO, REX CŒLORUM
32VEXILLA REGIS PRODEUNT
33PANGE, LINGUA, GLORIOSI, PRŒLIUM CERTAMINIS
34LUSTRA SEX QUI JAM PEREGIT
35CRUX AVE BENEDICTA
36HORÆ DE PASSIONE D. N. JESU CHRISTI
37(AD PRIMAM) (Tu qui velatus facie)
38(AD TERTIAM) (Hora qui ductus tertia)
39(AD SEXTAM) (Crucem pro nobis subiit)
40(AD NONAM) (Beata Christi passio)
41(AD COMPLETORIUM) (Qui jacuisti mortuus)
42FINITA JAM SUNT PRÆLIA
43PLAUDITE, CŒLI!
44MORTIS PORTIS FRACTIS
45ALLELUIA, DULCE CARMEN
46ÆTERNE REX ALTISSIME
47POSTQUAM HOSTEM ET INFERNA
48CŒLOS ASCENDIT HODIE
49O CHRISTE, QUI NOSTER POLI
50VENI, CREATOR SPIRITUS, MENTES TUORUM VISITA
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