Why Lutherans Sing What They Sing

Product Description

This booklet provides a clear and concise explanation of the purpose of hymns in worship, discusses the theological nature of church music, and provides criteria for hymns which are worthy of the church’s voice.

About the Author

In addition to my recently published books, The Infant Priest: Hymns and Poems, and Christ Alone: Meditations and Sermons, I have contributed articles to the Lutheran Witness, Gottesdienst, Concordia Journal, Concordia Theological Quarterly, Modern Reformation, Concordia Pulpit Resources, Logia, Higher Things, and The Federalist. I also regularly post articles, meditations, and poetry on my blog, “Flying Scroll,” at birdchadlouis.wordpress.com. My educational background includes a B.A. (1992) from Concordia Lutheran College, Austin, TX; a Master of Divinity (1996) and Master of Sacred Theology (1999) from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN; and a Master of Philosophy (2007) from Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, OH.