Music in Biblical Life: The Roles of Song in Ancient Israel

by Jonathan L. Friedmann

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786474092
• ISBN13: 9780786474097
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher