Class and Idol in the English Hymn

By Lionel Adey

This book completes Lionel Adey's study of English hymnody whichbegan with Hymns and the Christian 'Myth' (1986). Looking at awide range of adult and school hymnals used between 1700 and 1939, Adeyinvestigates the social context in which the hymns were sung and theirinfluence on the singers. Class and Idol in the English Hymn is pertinent not only toacademics in fields of literature, religion, history, and psychology,but also to hymn lovers, hymn writers, and clergy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0774803045
• ISBN13: 9780774803045
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.3" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher