"The soul seeks its melodies" :: music in Jewish thought /

The connection of Judaism to music has been a lively discourse topic in recent years, and the musical awakening in religious circles is one expression of it. This book is the first comprehensive research project on the encounter of music and Judaism in the theological and philosophical realms, traci...

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Main Author: Schwartz, Dov (Author)
Other Authors: Stein, Batya (Translator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Hebrew
Published: Brighton : Academic Studies Press, 2022.
Series:Emunot
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:The connection of Judaism to music has been a lively discourse topic in recent years, and the musical awakening in religious circles is one expression of it. This book is the first comprehensive research project on the encounter of music and Judaism in the theological and philosophical realms, tracing the historical evolution of the music motif in Jewish thought. It describes the course of music as a tool serving religious, psychological, and instrumental goals until it developed into an independent aesthetic experience. Discussions also encompass various assessments of music in Jewish thought and the special connection of the Jewish people to music.
Physical Description:1 online resource (250 pages.) 250 pages.
Bibliography:Contains bibliographic references and index.
ISBN:9798887190716

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