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A Cappella Music in the Public Worship of the Church is unavailable, but you can change that!

In this well-researched book, prominent scholar Everett Ferguson argues that a cappella, or unaccompanied, congregational singing rests on good biblical, historical, and doctrinal grounds. Drawing from his extensive scholarly background, Ferguson combines his knowledge of Greek and Latin, ancient church history, and Christian fellowship to give meaning and context to his discussion of the power...

interpreted the New Testament texts as permitting only a “singing in the heart.”94 The major influence on Reformed churches came to be that of John Calvin, and the singing of the Psalms without instrumental accompaniment was the prevailing practice in these churches for many years. Instrumental music was re-introduced only in the face of opposition.95 The early Anabaptists also soon made much use of singing and produced many original hymns of their own. The first organs were introduced into Mennonite
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