What Are John Calvin’s Views on Music?
John Calvin’s views on music can be found in his 1543 “Letter to the Reader,” his Institutes 3.20.31–32, and his commentaries on Colossians 3 and 1 Corinthians
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John Calvin’s views on music can be found in his 1543 “Letter to the Reader,” his Institutes 3.20.31–32, and his commentaries on Colossians 3 and 1 Corinthians
Unfortunately, there are no extant Christian musical compositions from the first century, but we do have a surviving Christian hymn from the 3rd century. This
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This brief post could have been entitled, “You Can’t Have Missions without Worship.” But considering my ministry background and current area of doctoral studies, as
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Somewhere along the line, we started referring to music ministry as “worship ministry.” In a related manner, the music portion of a service is now
John Calvin’s views on music can be found in his 1543 “Letter to the Reader,” his Institutes 3.20.31–32, and his commentaries on Colossians 3 and 1 Corinthians
Here are English translations and tunes for the oldest early Christian hymns. This is meant to be a worship resource if you are attempting to
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Daniel Aaron Webster is a minister, writer, and teacher. His primary research interest is early Christian music, especially the musical thought of Clement of Alexandria.
Daniel serves at Welch College as Vice President for Administration & Student Engagement and Assistant Professor of Music & Theology. He also serves as associate pastor at Immanuel Church in Gallatin, TN.
This brief post could have been entitled, “You Can’t Have Missions without Worship.” But considering my ministry background and current area of doctoral studies, as
Family is good. Church is good. So which is better? Is family more important or is church? This is a question I’ve heard during my
John Calvin’s views on music can be found in his 1543 “Letter to the Reader,” his Institutes 3.20.31–32, and his commentaries on Colossians 3 and 1 Corinthians
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Here are English translations and tunes for the oldest early Christian hymns. This is meant to be a worship resource if you are attempting to
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