Tag: Christian Music
3 Questions: Songs from the Heart
An interview with theologian and composer Scott Callaham.
3 Questions: Interview with Scott Callaham
Songs from the Heart
《心中音乐》(Xin Zhong Yinyue, Songs from the Heart), a hymnbook by Scott Callaham is now available. Songs from the Heart includes 41 hymns written in Chinese with Western music notation, Chinese-style numerical notation, and guitar chords for each hymn.
Joann Pittman recently talked with Scott to find out more about how a former submariner from Texas ended up composing hymns in Chinese. She posed three questions.
Father, Long Before Creation
Though the world may change its fashion, you will still remain the same; your compassion and your cov'nant through all ages will remain.
The Blessing—China
Wherever you are in this summer of pandemic, may the Lord make his face to shine upon you.
Supporting Article
Singing from Underground to the World
Listening to the Music of Contemporary Chinese Christianity
This article looks at the development of Chinese hymns and spiritual songs, along with some examples, during recent periods of Chinese history. These provide insight into the hearts of Chinese Christians during both the difficult days and today’s contemporary church.
A Song in the Night
Chinese Christian Art as Sower, Sustainer, and Disseminator of a Faith Immured
Vol. 21, No. 4
Winter 2019
Supporting Article
When Will “Messiah” Return . . . to Beijing?
In 2001, Handel’s Messiah was performed in Beijing’s Forbidden City conducted by Timothy Su Wenxing (苏文星 ), a Christian. When he took the podium, he displayed a public manifestation of faith seldom seen in the PRC. When will Handel’s Messiah again be performed in China?
Chinese Worship Music
What is the church in China singing and who is writing their worship music?