Description |
xvi, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
"A collection of essays from experts (in music, philosophy, theology, and history) who write from the perspective that music for liturgical worship must be approached in an interdisciplinary manner, with attention to faithful theology, musical quality, accessibility to worshipers, and pastoral sensitivity"--Provided by publisher. |
Contents |
Thinking about church music / Nicholas P. Wolterstorff -- Sounding the symbols of faith : exploring the nonverbal languages of Christian worship / Don E. Saliers -- Musical mystagogy : catechizing through the sacred arts / Michael S. Driscoll -- An anniversary song : Pope John Paul II's 2003 chirograph for the centenary of Tra le sollecitudini / Jan Michael Joncas -- Forward steps and side steps in a walk-through of Christian hymnody / Bert F. Polman -- The sorrow songs : laments from the Old Testament and African American experience / Wilma Ann Bailey -- The virtue of liturgical discernment / John D. Witvliet -- Reverse missions : global singing for local congregations / C. Michael Hawn -- The altar-aesthetic as "work of the people" / Linda J. Clark and Joanne M. Swenson -- Religious meanings and musical styles : a matter of taste? / Frank Burch Brown -- Using music from other cultures in worship / a conversation with Mary K. Oyer -- Choosing music for worship / Charlotte Kroeker. |
Subject |
Church music.
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Church music. |
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Music -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Music -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. |
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Public worship.
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Public worship. |
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Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics.
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Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics. |
Added Author |
Bailey, Wilma A.
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Kroeker, Charlotte Yvonne.
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ISBN |
0814630219 paperback alkaline paper |
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