Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns - 2 Volume Set

This unparalleled work presents engaging stories, insightful theological commentary, and encyclopedic historical details for the complete hymnody of Lutheran Service Book. As the culmination of over a decade of groundbreaking research, the Companion to the Hymns was developed from the study of more than 1,500 primary sources and the work of 127 contributing authors.  

Volume 1 includes text and tune background, theological and scriptural discussion, usage advice, and exhaustive historical details of original sources for all LSB hymns. 1,680 pages.

Volume 2 includes biographies for all hymn authors and composers, essays providing a survey of hymnody, and indexes, appendixes, and charts. 944 pages.

General Editors: Joseph Herl, Peter C. Reske, Jon D. Vieker

Features

• Two-volume set with slipcase
• 656 hymns
• 680 biographies
• 17 essays (9 historical, 8 topical)
• 42 music examples
• 12 figures
• 11 indexes
• 3 appendixes
• 8 charts

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