Author : Jonathan L. Friedmann
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780786474097
Music in Biblical Life by Jonathan L. Friedmann Pdf
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.