Editor Paul Rorem of Princeton Theological Seminary interviews Robin A. Leaver about his new book “A New Song We Now Begin.”

In this delightful dialogue, Leaver discusses the history of the Lutheran hymnody and how the many historical versions of hymns became impetus for him to write this book.

Paul E. Rorem, PhD ’80, Princeton Theological Seminary’s Benjamin B. Warfield Professor of Medieval Church History Emeritus, earned an MDiv from Luther Theological Seminary, an STM from The Lutheran Theological Seminary, and a PhD from Princeton Seminary.

Robin A. Leaver, General Editor, Yale Journal of Music & Religion, is visiting honorary professor at Queen’s University, Belfast, visiting professor at Yale University, and emeritus professor of sacred music at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.