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Early Latin Hymns: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. S. Walpole

 
9780265356562: Early Latin Hymns: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the roots of Western hymnody through Latin sacred verse and careful scholarship.

This edition presents Early Latin Hymns with an insightful Introduction and Notes, guiding readers through the language, structure, and liturgical use of the earliest Christian hymns.

Written for students and curious readers, the collection blends original texts with analysis that explains how these hymns were composed, performed, and understood in ancient worship. The notes illuminate manuscript variants, historical context, and the evolving meanings behind the verses, helping readers see how faith and poetry intertwined in early Christian practice.

  • Accessible translations paired with scholarly commentary
  • Discussion of authorship, dating, and liturgical function
  • Notes on textual variants and manuscript traditions

Ideal for readers of liturgical history, classical poetry in the church, and students seeking a solid introduction to early Latin religious verse.

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