Black hymnody : a hymnological history of the African-American church / Jon Michael Spencer.

Author/creator Jongintaba, Yahya, 1957-
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoKnoxville : University of Tennessee Press, ©1992.
Descriptionxiii, 242 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Black Methodists and Baptists. The African Methodist and Episcopal church ; The African Methodist Episcopal Zion church ; The Christian Methodist Episcopal church ; The United Methodist church ; The National Baptists -- Black holiness and Pentecostals. The Church of Christ (holiness), USA ; The House of God church ; The Church of God in Christ -- Black Episcopalians and Catholics. The Episcopal church ; The Roman Catholic Church.
Abstract This book provides a comprehensive history of African-American hymnody across various denominations. It highlights the significant contributions of black gospel songwriters, particularly since the 1920s. Integration of spirituals into hymnals began only after the civil rights movement of the 1950s. Hymnals from the United Methodist, Episcopalian, and Roman Catholic churches showcase African-American religious self-awareness. The author advocates that future hymnody should aim to promote racial unity and enhance black identity.
Local noteLittle-309360--305131024985+
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 224-227) and indexes.
LCCN 91031896
ISBN0870497456 (cloth : alk. paper) :
ISBN9780870497452 (cloth ; alk. paper)
ISBN087049760X (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780870497605 (pbk. ; alk. paper)

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk BV313 .S64 1992 ✔ Available Place Hold