The Relationship Between The Church And The Theatre

Author : Christine C. Schnusenberg
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725238282

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This work has grown out of the question regarding the negative relationship of the Church Fathers toward the Roman theatre and the apparent subsequent theatre vacuum of over 400 years (ca. 530 AD to 930 AD). This is considered to be the time which lies between the end of the Roman theatre and the appearance of the quem quaeritis tropes. This work moves between these two poles: on the one hand, between the polemics against the pagan Roman theatre which the Church Fathers described as a theatrum daemonicum and on the other hand, the appearances of dramatic-liturgical configurations in the Christian Church. This work attempts to connect these two opposite poles instead of separating them. This study begins with an examination of documents dealing with the patristic polemic. This is followed by an examination in chronological sequence of the development of the liturgical dramatic manifestations from Jerusalem to Amalarius of Metz. It also examines the allegorical method connected with this development. In conclusion the argument is maintained that aside the theatrum daemonicum, a theatrum infictitium et sapirituale is beginning to develop.

Author : Christine C. Schnusenberg
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532616860

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The Relationship Between the Church and the Theatre by Christine C. Schnusenberg Pdf

This work has grown out of the question regarding the negative relationship of the Church Fathers toward the Roman theatre and the apparent subsequent theatre vacuum of over 400 years (ca. 530 AD to 930 AD). This is considered to be the time which lies between the end of the Roman theatre and the appearance of the quem quaeritis tropes. This work moves between these two poles: on the one hand, between the polemics against the pagan Roman theatre which the Church Fathers described as a theatrum daemonicum and on the other hand, the appearances of dramatic-liturgical configurations in the Christian Church. This work attempts to connect these two opposite poles instead of separating them. This study begins with an examination of documents dealing with the patristic polemic. This is followed by an examination in chronological sequence of the development of the liturgical dramatic manifestations from Jerusalem to Amalarius of Metz. It also examines the allegorical method connected with this development. In conclusion the argument is maintained that aside the theatrum daemonicum, a theatrum infictitium et sapirituale is beginning to develop.

Author : Christine Schnusenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0819157341

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Author : Jeanne Halgren Kilde
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0195179722

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When Church Became Theatre by Jeanne Halgren Kilde Pdf

In the 1880s, socio-economic and technological changes in the United States contributed to the rejection of Christian architectural traditions and the development of the radically new auditorium church. Jeanne Kilde links this shift in evangelical Protestant architecture to changes in worship style and religious mission.

Author : Marvin Carlson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780191648618

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Theatre: A Very Short Introduction by Marvin Carlson Pdf

From before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street theatre, this complex art has utilized all other art forms such as dance, literature, music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Every aspect of human activity and human culture can be, and has been, incorporated into the creation of theatre. In this Very Short Introduction Marvin Carlson takes us through Ancient Greece and Rome, to Medieval Japan and Europe, to America and beyond, and looks at how the various forms of theatre have been interpreted and enjoyed. Exploring the role that theatre artists play — from the actor and director to the designer and puppet-master, as well as the audience — this is an engaging exploration of what theatre has meant, and still means, to people of all ages at all times. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : New England Theatre Reform Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 187?
Category : Theater
ISBN : OCLC:13340753

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The Church and the Theatre by New England Theatre Reform Association Pdf

Author : Wesley Vander Lugt,Trevor Hart
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630873981

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Theatrical Theology by Wesley Vander Lugt,Trevor Hart Pdf

Theology is inherently theatrical, rooted in God's performance on the world stage and oriented toward faith seeking performative understanding in the theatre of everyday life. Following Hans Urs von Balthasar's magisterial, five-volume Theo-Drama, a growing number of theologians and pastors have been engaging more widely with theatre and drama, producing what has been recognized as a "theatrical turn" in theology. This volume includes thirteen essays from theologians and pastors who have contributed in distinct ways to this theatrical turn and who desire to deepen interdisciplinary dialogue between theology and theatre. The result is an unprecedented collection of essays that embodies and advances theatrical theology for the purpose of enriching theological reflection and edifying the church.

Author : Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786457793

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Catholic Theatre and Drama by Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. Pdf

The relationship between the Catholic Church and theatre has a long and complicated history. This collection of fourteen critical essays seeks to demystify the ties--both practical and ideological--that have long bound Catholicism to theatrical production. This volume offers insights into medieval theatre, Jesuit drama, ballet and opera, modern stagings of medieval liturgical drama, Lorca and Lope de Vega as Catholic playwrights, Italian Catholic women's drama, Catholic play-wrighting and acting, and the unique challenges of teaching theatre in Catholic universities.

Author : William J. Slater
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0472107216

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Roman Theater and Society by William J. Slater Pdf

A thought-provoking and timeless volume, presenting Roman theater as the voice of the common citizen

Author : Christopher B. Balme,Piermario Vescovo,Daniele Vianello
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781108670579

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Commedia dell'Arte in Context by Christopher B. Balme,Piermario Vescovo,Daniele Vianello Pdf

The commedia dell'arte, the improvised Italian theatre that dominated the European stage from 1550 to 1750, is arguably the most famous theatre tradition to emerge from Europe in the early modern period. Its celebrated masks have come to symbolize theatre itself and have become part of the European cultural imagination. Over the past twenty years a revolution in commedia dell'arte scholarship has taken place, generated mainly by a number of distinguished Italian scholars. Their work, in which they have radically separated out the myth from the history of the phenomenon remains, however, largely untranslated into English (or any other language). The present volume gathers together these Italian and English-speaking scholars to synthesize for the first time this research for both specialist and non-specialist readers. The book is structured around key topics that span both the early modern period and the twentieth-century reinvention of the commedia dell'arte.

Author : Todd E. Johnson,Dale Savidge
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 144120606X

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Performing the Sacred (Engaging Culture) by Todd E. Johnson,Dale Savidge Pdf

Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated society? Performing the Sacred is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale exploration of theatre and theology. The authors illuminate the importance of live performance in a virtual world, of preserving the ancient art form of storytelling by becoming the story. Theologically, theatre reflects Christianity's central doctrines--incarnation, community, and presence--enhancing the human creative experience and simultaneously engaging viewers on multiple levels. This Engaging Culture series title will be a key volume for those interested in theatre as well as drama practitioners, worship leaders, and culture makers.

Author : Katrin Beushausen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781107181458

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Theatre and the English Public from Reformation to Revolution by Katrin Beushausen Pdf

The first study to systematically trace the impact of theatre on the emerging public of the early modern period.

Author : Steve Pederson
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780310219453

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Drama Ministry by Steve Pederson Pdf

Practical help for church drama directors is only one of the features of this book. The text also includes: directing procedures, advice on building a drama team, actor training tips, script writing, and more, as well as a CD-ROM of staging examples.

Author : Eli Rozik
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781587294266

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The Roots of Theatre by Eli Rozik Pdf

The topic of the origins of theatre is one of the most controversial in theatre studies, with a long history of heated discussions and strongly held positions. In The Roots of Theatre, Eli Rozik enters the debate in a feisty way, offering not just another challenge to those who place theatre’s origins in ritual and religion but also an alternative theory of roots based on the cultural and psychological conditions that made the advent of theatre possible. Rozik grounds his study in a comprehensive review and criticism of each of the leading historical and anthropological theories. He believes that the quest for origins is essentially misleading because it does not provide any significant insight for our understanding of theatre. Instead, he argues that theatre, like music or dance, is a sui generis kind of human creativity—a form of thinking and communication whose roots lie in the spontaneous image-making faculty of the human psyche. Rozik’s broad approach to research lies within the boundaries of structuralism and semiotics, but he also utilizes additional disciplines such as psychoanalysis, neurology, sociology, play and game theory, science of religion, mythology, poetics, philosophy of language, and linguistics. In seeking the roots of theatre, what he ultimately defines is something substantial about the nature of creative thought—a rudimentary system of imagistic thinking and communication that lies in the set of biological, primitive, and infantile phenomena such as daydreaming, imaginative play, children’s drawing, imitation, mockery (caricature, parody), storytelling, and mythmaking.

Author : Carol M. Bechtel
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802828484

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Touching the Altar by Carol M. Bechtel Pdf

What does it mean to be in the presence of God's holiness? How can it affect us whether we seek it out or stumble upon it? Can it truly change our very reality to encounter it? The essayists in this volume explore these questions at the heart of Christian worship, considering the oft-neglected Old Testament as essential to understand our purpose in worship. Following the structure of the Hebrew canon -- beginning with the Pentateuch, moving through to the Psalms, then wisdom literature -- each chapter considers a separate aspect of worship, from theater to the Sabbath to sacred space, offering new inspiration. In the final essay Carol Bechtel "rereads the book of Job through the lens of our human limitations (as opposed to the usual theme of theodicy)," with compelling applications for both life and worship. Each of these essays concludes with two appropriately themed hymns and a "For Further Reading" list. Five of the seven contain sidebars that illustrate and enrich key points. Evocative woodcut artwork by Margaret Adams Parker provides a striking backdrop to the text. Taken together, these essays testify powerfully to the belief that the Old Testament is not only valuable but also essential to "whole" and fully foundational preaching and worship. Written primarily by Old Testament professors, Touching the Altar will make an engaging supplemental text for introductory or elective Old Testament courses and will also go far toward providing deeper worship for any Christian. Contributors: Carol M. Bechtel Thomas A. Boogaart Corrine L. Carvalho Ellen F. Davis J. Clinton McCann Jr. Dennis T. Olson Margaret Adams Parker John D. Witvliet