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David Playing the Harp by Jan de Bray, 1670.. Knowledge of the biblical period is mostly from literary references in the Bible and post-biblical sources. Religion and music historian Herbert Lockyer, Jr. writes that "music, both vocal and instrumental, was well cultivated among the Hebrews, the New Testament Christians, and the Christian church through the centuries."
Many churches today use contemporary worship music which includes a range of styles often influenced by popular music. This style began in the late 1960s and became very popular during the 1970s. A distinctive form is the modern, lively black gospel style.
Christianity Today took over ownership of the magazine beginning with issue 22 in 1989. It was discontinued after the publication of issue 99 in 2008. In 2011 the Christian History Institute resumed quarterly publication of the magazine. Christian History archives still may be found on ChristianityToday.com under its special section. [53]
Back to the Bible also had a weekly youth program, featuring a youth choir and serialized adventures with a Christian theme. [4] Both the music and the youth programs have since been discontinued. Epp wrote nearly 70 books and magazine articles. [1] Theodore Epp died in 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park there. [5]
It is thought that Hoffman was reading about the crucifixion of Jesus in the Bible and began to think about how God saved men from their sins by allowing Jesus to die on the cross. The poem Hoffman wrote based on these thoughts was called "Glory to His Name". John Stockton, a musician and member of Hoffman's church, set the poem to music.
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The magazine primarily features articles about current events, societal commentary, and Bible-themed self-help topics, often interpreting Biblical writings as prophecies relating to world events. Gerald Flurry, head of the PCG, [2] [3] serves as the magazine's editor-in-chief. The publication includes advertisements for other PCG materials.
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