Origines Ecclesiasticæ. The Antiquities of the Christian Church

Joseph Bingham's Origines Ecclesiasticæ delves into the ancient practices of psalmody in the Christian Church exploring the use of plain song and elaborate voice tuning. The book sheds light on the diverse ways psalms were sung including congregational participation and alternating verses. It also discusses the solemnity of salutations before Scripture readings multiple sermons in assemblies and the eloquence of ancient preachers like St. Augustine and Origen. Bingham's work offers insights into church unity baptism excommunication idolatry heresy and church discipline.