Outlines/Histories of Christian Hymnody

Hymnody and Hymnology from the Earliest Beginnings to around 1400 [The Catholic Encyclopedia -- this is an EXTENSIVE article, certainly the most complete and indepth source on the Internet.]

Congregational Song -- An overview from New Testament Times to Modern Times [Gary J. Gregory, professor of church music at Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio]

A Brief History of Hymnody

Hymn History

Four Centuries of Church Song (1600 - 2000)

O Come Let Us Worship (Church and Hymn History from a Luthern perspective)

General Statements Concerning the Broad History of Christian Hymnody

DMOZ Open Directory: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Music: Hymns: Authors and Composers

Women Hymn Composers [sic] before 1900


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