294 Pages
by
Routledge
294 Pages
by
Routledge
294 Pages
by
Routledge
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In Music in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity, John Arthur Smith presents the first full-length study of music among the ancient Israelites, the ancient Jews and the early Christians in the Mediterranean lands during the period from 1000 BCE to 400 CE. He considers the physical, religious and social setting of the music, and how the music was performed. The extent to which early Christian... Read more
1: Background; 2: Music at the Tabernacle and the First Temple; 3: Music at the Second Temple, 1; 4: Music at the Second Temple, 2; 5: Music in Ancient Judaism Elsewhere than at the Temple, 1; 6: Music in Ancient Judaism Elsewhere than at the Temple, 2; 7: Music in Early Christianity, 1; 8: Music in Early Christianity, 2; 9: Relationships and Influences
Biography
John Arthur Smith is a full-time church musician in the Church of Norway and an independent scholar.
'This is a fascinating book.' Early Music Review '... important and substantial...' The Consort '... a very useful addition to the literature on biblical music.' Early Music '... a valuable contribution to the study of liturgical origins ...' The Calvinist International
