In the late 1800s, archaeologists uncovered what we know as the world’s oldest hymn in Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, and now, Chris ...

(RNS) — A new documentary details a project to revamp an 1,800-year-old hymn for a modern audience. The Oxyrhynchus Hymn is the oldest surviving Christian hymn with musical notation — and was ...

Why do you think hymnody—new or old—might be capturing the interest of some American Christians right now? Kroger: I think the reason why I have been drawn to hymns more recently is because ...