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Timeless: Ancient Psalms for the Church Today, Volume 1
Author(s): R. Mark Shipp (Author)
- Publisher: Abilene Christian University Press
- Publication Date: October 28, 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 0891123512
- ISBN-13: 9780891123514
Book Description
For each psalm there is a translation, treatment of its structure and theology, and then two to four musical settings: a ”traditional” hymn setting and a ”contemporary” setting, and sometimes also a verbatim chant. This variety demonstrates several ways of bringing the Psalms into Christian worship. With two or three exceptions, all of these metrical psalms are new compositions for Timeless. Most of the music in Timeless is intended for the average congregation to sing.
Timeless is an ecumenical and international project. While having its origin in the a cappella tradition of Churches of Christ, the book is based on the conviction that all Christian communions share the original hymnbook of the second temple and the church. The editor, therefore, has solicited commentaries, compositions, and lyrics from Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists, Pentecostals, Roman Catholics, and others.
Editorial Reviews
Review
”The Psalms are an inexhaustible resource for deepening corporate worship. They serve congregations most effectively when they are both prayerfully studied and corporately sung. This innovative collection encourages both activities, in ways that will invite and challenge small groups, choirs, and congregations to strengthen their capacity for honest and redemptive prayer.” –John D. Witvliet; Director, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship; Professor of Worship, Theology and Music, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary
”The Psalms are an inexhaustible resource for deepening corporate worship. They serve congregations most effectively when they are both prayerfully studied and corporately sung. This innovative collection encourages both activities, in ways that will invite and challenge small groups, choirs, and congregations to strengthen their capacity for honest and redemptive prayer.” –John D. Witvliet; Director, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship; Professor of Worship, Theology and Music, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary
