The Emphasized Liturgy: With An Introductory Essay On The Theory Of Emphasis And The Intellectual And Mechanical Principles Of Public Reading (1866)

By Alexander Melville Bell

Book Overview

The Emphasized Liturgy, written by Alexander Melville Bell in 1866, is a book that explores the theory of emphasis and the intellectual and mechanical principles of public reading. The book is focused on liturgical reading, specifically, and how to properly emphasize and deliver the text to a congregation. The book begins with an introductory essay that delves into the theory of emphasis, discussing the different types of emphasis and their importance in communication. Bell then goes on to discuss the intellectual and mechanical principles of public reading, including proper breathing techniques, voice projection, and articulation.The majority of the book is dedicated to the liturgy itself, including the Order of Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, and Evening Prayer. Bell provides detailed instructions on how to properly read each section of the liturgy, emphasizing certain words and phrases to convey their meaning to the congregation.Overall, The Emphasized Liturgy is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in liturgical reading and public speaking. It provides valuable insights into the theory of emphasis and offers practical advice for delivering a clear and impactful message to a congregation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120758777
• ISBN13: 9781120758774
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"