Social Functions of Synagogue Song - A Durkheimian Approach

Informationen zum Autor Jonathan L. Friedmann is cantor of Bet Knesset Bamidbar and Congregation P’nai Tikvah, both in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also professor of Jewish music history at the Academy for Jewish Religion, California and the co-founder of two cutting-edge bands: Rabbinical School Dropouts and Elijah’s Chair. Jonathan has published over 300 popular and peer-reviewed articles, and is the author or editor of ten books, including Quotations on Jewish Sacred Music (2011) and Emotions in Jewish Music (2012). His regular column on Jewish music can be read at The Daily Rabbi, an online magazine (www.thedailyrabbi.com). Klappentext Social Functions of Synagogue Song: A Durkheimian Approach by Jonathan L. Friedmann paints a detailed picture of the important role sacred music plays in Jewish religious communities. Drawing upon the work of Émile Durkeim, the book examines how synagogue songs serve disciplinary, cohesive, revitalizing, and euphoric functions. Zusammenfassung Social Functions of Synagogue Song: A Durkheimian Approach by Jonathan L. Friedmann paints a detailed picture of the important role sacred music plays in Jewish religious communities. Drawing upon the work of Émile Durkeim, the book examines how synagogue songs serve disciplinary, cohesive, revitalizing, and euphoric functions. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction 1. Durkheim and Religion 2. Discipline 3. Cohesion 4. Revitalization 5. Euphoria 6. Conclusion Appendix: Durkheimian Studies Bibliography Index About the Author

Product details

• Authors: FRIEDMANN, Jonathan L. Friedmann
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2012
• EAN: 9780739168318
• ISBN: 978-0-7391-6831-8
• No. of pages: 186
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Sociology, RELIGION / Judaism / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Sociology: customs & traditions, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, MUSIC / Religious / Jewish, Jewish Studies, Judaism, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Sacred and religious music, Sacred & Religious Music, Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies