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40 Favorite Hymns of the Christian Faith: A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning

Leland Ryken

Author	Leland Ryken
Publisher	P&R Publishing

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40 Favorite Hymns of the Christian Faith: A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning

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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 wellturned phrases, their surprising metaphors, and their 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, drawing on hymns such as “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “For All the Saints,” and many more.

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ISBN: 9781629959085
Producer: P&R Publishing
Dimensions: 140 x 216 mm
Binding: Hard Cover
Number of pages: 160
Release Date: 20.04.2022
Language: English

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Products » All books » Church » Worship and Hymnology Poetry

Leland Ryken

Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) is the author of more than fifty books on biblical and literary topics, the literary editor of the ESV Bible, and emeritus professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois.

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"Leland Ryken has done us an enormous service. He brings to this study not only his musical wisdom but his considerable gifts in literature and poetry." --William Edgar, Musicologist; Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

"Professor Ryken combines his Christian faith with his knowledge of poetry in this rich anthology and reminds us of the legacy of our brothers and sisters in Christ." --Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

"Leland Ryken accomplishes more than enhancing artistic appreciation; he teaches us to worship God with understanding." --Michael Hawn, Professor of Church Music, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship