In Spirit and in Truth: The Music of African American Worship

In Spirit and in Truth: The Music of African American Worship

by Melva Wilson Costen
ISBN-10:
066422864X
ISBN-13:
9780664228644
Pub. Date:
11/09/2004
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN-10:
066422864X
ISBN-13:
9780664228644
Pub. Date:
11/09/2004
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
In Spirit and in Truth: The Music of African American Worship

In Spirit and in Truth: The Music of African American Worship

by Melva Wilson Costen

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Overview

Melva Wilson Costen examines various genres of music used in African American worship and current practices and emerging trends in music ministry in African American churches. In addition, she explores the use of global songs by African American congregations and provides suggestions to worship planners for listening for the Holy Spirit as they prepare for worship.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780664228644
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 11/09/2004
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Melva Wilson Costen is Helmar Emil Nielsen Professor Emeritus of Worship and Music at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, where she taught for thirty-two years. She chaired the committee that developed The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms and Spiritual Songs and served on the Advisory Committee for the African American Heritage Hymnal. She is the author of several books.
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