Music in the Hebrew Bible: Understanding References in the Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim

Jonathan L. Friedmann

Music in the Hebrew Bible: Understanding References in the Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim
Format
Paperback
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Country
United States
Published
21 October 2013
Pages
216
ISBN
9780786477739

Music in the Hebrew Bible: Understanding References in the Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim

Jonathan L. Friedmann

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Music in the Hebrew Bible investigates musical citations in the Hebrew Bible and their relevance for our times. Most biblical musical references are addressed, either alone or as a grouping, and each is considered from a modern perspective. The book consists of one hundred brief essays divided into four parts. Part one offers general overviews of musical contexts, recurring musical-biblical themes and discussions of basic attitudes and tendencies of the biblical authors and their society. Part two presents essays uncovering what the Torah (Pentateuch) has to say about music, both literally and allegorically. The third part includes studies on music’s place in Nevi'im (Prophets) and the perceived link between musical expression and human-divine contact. Part four is comprised of essays on musical subjects derived from the disparate texts of Ketuvim (Writings).

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