21min chapter

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First Hymn

Undeceptions with John Dickson

CHAPTER

Reviving Ancient Melodies

This chapter recounts the speaker's transformative research journey in Oxford, centered on ancient Greek musical fragments. They aim to revive a particular hymn through modern interpretation, while exploring the historical roots and evolution of music in ancient Greece and Rome. The narrative connects musical traditions to the cultural contexts of early Christianity and archaeological discoveries in Oxyrhynchus, enriching our understanding of the continuity of sacred and secular music through the ages.

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