Music has played a central role in Protestant worship since the very beginnings of the Reformation. Alberto Annarilli, lecturer at the University Tor Vergata of Rome, traces the evolution of Protestant sacred music, exploring how hymns, choirs, organs, and modern worship songs have shaped both collective liturgy and the personal relationship between believers and God.
Cover photo: A hymn book lies on a music stand. Photo by Thomas Banneyer / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP.
