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Music in the Hebrew Bible

Understanding References in the Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim

Jonathan L Friedmann author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:4th Nov '13

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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).

ISBN: 9780786477739

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm

Weight: 308g

216 pages