Let the People Rejoice: An Interactive History of Christian Music

by Mike Spencer

Overview

A complete history of Christian music from Bible times to the present day, with opportunity for thr reader to interact with the content by accessing recommended songs or video clips.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163830831
Publisher:	Ark House Press
Publication date:	12/22/2019
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	26 MB
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About the Author

Mike Spencer is a New Zealander who now lives in Australia. After the death of his first wife, in 2014, he married Christine. Between them, the couple have eight grownup children and a number of step-children. Mike is a teacher by profession. He taught history and geography in state secondary schools for 12 years, then in a Christian school for another 12 years. From 1995 to 2015 he wrote educational resources for Christian schools in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Mike is the author of the book One People, One Destiny: A Christian History of Australia. Best-selling writer and inspirational speaker, Col Stringer, said of this book, "Mike Spencer has produced an excellent and valuable work in his book dealing with our Christian Heritage." Mike has combined his love of music and his love of history in the writing of this present work. Mike is an entertaining speaker. He is available to talk about Australia's Christian heritage and to run seminars on the history of Christian music. These seminars are interactive, and involve video clips and congregational singing. Email [e-mail] for further information or visit Mike's website www.mikespencer.com.au.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Preface ix

Introduction xi

Chapter One: Music in the Bible 1

Chapter Two: Musical Instruments in the Bible 9

Chapter Three: Singing in the Early Church 17

Chapter Four: The Middle Ages 24

Chapter Five: Renaissance and Reformation 38

Chapter Six: Calvin, Watts and Wesley 55

Chapter Seven: Great Awakenings in America 71

Chapter Eight: The Third Great Awakening, Part One 85

Chapter Nine: The Third Great Awakening, Part Two 101

Chapter Ten: The Rise of Black Gospel 118

Chapter Eleven: Southern Gospel 137

Chapter Twelve: Mainline Gospel after World War Two 157

Chapter Thirteen: The Origins of Contemporary Christian Music 168

Chapter Fourteen: Contemporary Christian Music in the 70s and 80s 181

Chapter Fifteen: The British Contribution 201

Chapter Sixteen: Entering the New Millennium 209

Epilogue 227

Bibliography 235

Picture Credits 239

General Index 243

Song and Tune Title Index 255

Editorial Reviews

I've read many books on Christian music but Let the People Rejoice is the most comprehensive and insightful to date! As an artist and worship pastor I appreciate Mike Spencer's knowledge of the historical journey of Christian music and the honor he brings to the great legacy of doxology!

Scott Wesley Brown

Christian music proliferates like never before, but most who enjoy it, and even many who make it, have only the vaguest idea of where it comes from. Hence this fascinating and illuminating book that examines the whole history of Christian music. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has even a passing interest in this wonderful story.

GRAHAM KENDRICK

Central to the life of Christians throughout the ages has been inspiring musical worship - music that not only transformed the worshipers, but often the whole society around them. In Let the People Rejoice, Mike Spencer traces the fascinating story of Christian music from its beginnings in the Bible through to the present day. It's an extraordinary read for music lovers everywhere!

STEVE GREISEN

President Exploration Films, touring manager for Keith Green, and 2nd Chapter of Acts

From Ignatius to Hillsong, from Bach to the Gaithers, from the Wesleys to Elvis, here is a brilliantly researched gem, walking us systematically from the birth of Christianity, through the Dark Ages, the Reformation, the Great Awakenings and into the spiritual insights and resources we enjoy today. Brightly illuminated by little known quotes from a myriad of sources and the discerning faith of the author.

Dennis and Nolene Prince

Resource Christian Music

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