Doxology

A doxology (Ancient Greek: δοξολογία doxologia, from δόξα, doxa 'glory' and -λογία, -logia 'saying')[1][2][3] is a short hymn of praises to God in various forms of Christian worship, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns. The tradition derives from a similar practice in the Jewish synagogue,[4] where some version of the Kaddish serves to terminate each section of the service.

  1. ^ American Heritage Dictionary, Wordnik, s.v. "doxology".
  2. ^ Harper, Douglas. "doxology". Online Etymology Dictionary.
  3. ^ δόξα. Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert; A Greek–English Lexicon at the Perseus Project.
  4. ^ Doxology - Catholic Encyclopedia article