Music in the Hebrew Bible: Understanding References in the Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim

by Jonathan L. Friedmann

Music in the Hebrew Bible investigates musical citations in the Hebrew Bible and their relevance for our times. Most biblical musical references are addressed, either alone or as a grouping, and each is considered from a modern perspective. The book consists of one hundred brief essays divided into four parts. Part one offers general overviews of musical contexts, recurring musical-biblical themes and discussions of basic attitudes and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786477733
• ISBN13: 9780786477739
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher