Social Functions of Synagogue Song - A Durkheimian Approach

Informationen zum Autor Jonathan L. Friedmann is a professor of Jewish music history at the Academy for Jewish Religion, California, and Extraordinary Professor of theology at North-West University (South Africa). He is the author, editor or compiler of eleven other books on music and religion. Visit his website at jonathanfriedmann.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 PrefaceIntroduction1. Durkheim and Religion2. Discipline 3. Cohesion4. Revitalization5. Euphoria6. ConclusionAppendix: Durkheimian StudiesBibliography IndexAbout 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