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A Collection of Hymns Translated Into the Dialect of the Cree Indians of "Western Hudson's Bay", Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. Faries

 
9780331021332: A Collection of Hymns Translated Into the Dialect of the Cree Indians of "Western Hudson's Bay", Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331021331 ISBN 13: 9780331021332
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Hymns in Cree: a translation collection for devotional use

This book presents a substantial collection of hymns translated into the Cree dialect spoken in Western Hudson's Bay, Northern Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

It offers a window into Christian worship rendered in Cree, with revisions and translations history attributed to Ven. Archdeacon Faries and related editors.

Readers will find a broad range of hymns, from morning and evening prayers to full hymnals, presented for use in personal devotion or community singing. The edition reflects multiple refreshes over time, showing how translations have evolved across years of publication.

  • Creed and prayer texts rendered into Cree language and cadence
  • Multiple editions and revising contributors noted in the publication history
  • Traditional hymn melodies adapted to Cree pronunciation and rhythm
  • Material suitable for worship, study, or language preservation interests

Ideal for readers interested in hymnody, Cree language materials, or historical religious publishing.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331021331
ISBN 13 
9780331021332
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
109