40 Favorite Hymns of the Christian Faith: A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning
By Leland Ryken
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Every hymn begins its life as a poem—and we can give our favorite hymns fresh life by returning to their poetic roots. This anthology of several centuries' worth of great hymns invites us to experience these works as devotional poetry—to slow down and savor their well-turned phrases and evocative language. English professor Leland Ryken provides some historical background for each hymn, but his focus is on literary analysis. Combined with relevant Scripture texts, the result is a wonderfully devotional and poetic study of the Christian faith.
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Summary
Summary
Every hymn begins its life as a poem—and we can give our favorite hymns fresh life by returning to their poetic roots. This anthology of several centuries' worth of great hymns invites us to experience these works as devotional poetry—to slow down and savor their well-turned phrases and evocative language. English professor Leland Ryken provides some historical background for each hymn, but his focus is on literary analysis. Combined with relevant Scripture texts, the result is a wonderfully devotional and poetic study of the Christian faith.Author
Author Bio: Leland Ryken
Leland Ryken earned his doctorate at the University of Oregon and served as professor of English at Wheaton College for nearly fifty years. He has authored or edited over fifty books, including The Word of God in English and The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version Bible.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Music |
| Runtime: | 3.76 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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