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from the Pauline mission to the end of the fifth century
Jewish customs of psalm-singing -- The rise Christian psalmody -- Third-century developments -- Psalm lessons -- Communion psalmody -- Daily psalmody at home and church -- Psalmody at vigils and occasional services -- Psalms in monastic life -- Singing in the streets -- Formats -- Antiphons and antiphonal singing -- Melody -- Purposes and pleasures.
Includes bibliographical references and index.