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My Only Comfort: Death- Deliverance- and Discipleship in the Music Of Bach

In the history of Western music- J. S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess- personal devotion- and theological depth- it is not surprising that his music stands unexcelled among artistic expressions of the Christian faith. With the passage of time- however- many of the essential keys to understanding Bach's music have been lost. My Only Comfort uniquely reconnects modern listeners with Bach's music- enabling them to listen to Bach with renewed understanding and appreciation. After an introduction to Bach- his theological knowledge- his musical language- and the various genres of sacred music in his output- Calvin Stapert leads readers through specific works by Bach that express- interpret- and vivify some of the principal doctrines of the Christian faith. For each work discussed- Stapert provides relevant quotations from the Heidelberg Catechism (a novel and provocative approach to the study of Bach)- a literal translation of the text set beside the German original- and textual and musical commentary meant to contribute to a more perceptive and devotional listening to the work.

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Series Title
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies
Call Number
782.2 Sta c.1
Publisher
Grand Rapids- Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.,
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241 hlm.
Language
English
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9780802844729
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Music (780-789)
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Religion
Inspirational
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