
The Latin Hymn-writers and Their Hymns
Samuel Willoughby Duffield
- Essays
- Book language: English
- 601 pages
This collection of essays surveys the Latin hymn-writers of the early and medieval Church and the hymns they composed. It moves from Hilary of Poitiers and Ambrose to Venantius Fortunatus, the Venerable Bede, Rabanus Maurus, and others, offering historical and literary context. Listeners interested in Christian poetry and worship history will find a thoughtful guide.
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