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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 Music was integral to the daily life of ancient Israel. It accompanied activities as diverse as manual labor and royal processionals. At key junctures and in core institutions, musical tones were used to deliver messages, convey emotions, strengthen communal bonds and establish human-divine contact.This book explores the intricate and multifaceted nature of biblical music through a detailed look into four major episodes and genres: the Song of the Sea (Exod. 15), King Saul and David's harp (1 Sam. 16), the use of music in prophecy, and the Book of Psalms. This investigation demonstrates how music helped shape and define the self-identity of ancient Israel. Zusammenfassung Explores the intricate and multifaceted nature of biblical music through a detailed look into four major episodes and genres: the Song of the Sea (Exod. 15)! King Saul and David's harp (1 Sam. 16)! the use of music in prophecy! and the Book of Psalms. This investigation demonstrates how music helped shape and define the self-identity of ancient Israel. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction?deleteFunctional Music?deleteThe Song of the Sea and Group Cohesion: deleteExodus 15:1-21?deleteTherapeutic Functions of David's Lyre: delete1 Samuel 16:14-23?deleteSing unto God: deleteMusic in Prophetic Literature?deleteMusic and Public Worship: deleteSinging in the Book of PsalmsConclusionChapter NotesBibliographyIndex
