Bach & God by Michael Marissen (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Bach & God by Michael Marissen Bach & God explores the religious character of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Noted musicologist Michael Marissen offers wide-ranging insights from detailed investigations of both words and music. Bach is inexhaustible, and Bach & God suggests that through close contextual study there is always more to discover and learn. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bach & God explores the religious character of Bachs vocal and instrumental music in seven interrelated essays. Noted musicologist Michael Marissen offers wide-ranging interpretive insights from careful biblical and theological scrutiny of the librettos. Yet he also shows how Bachs pitches, rhythms, and tone colors can make contributions to a works plausible meanings that go beyond setting texts in an aesthetically satisfying manner. In some ofBachs vocal repertory, the music puts a "spin" on the words in a way that turns out to be explainable as orthodox Lutheran in its orientation. In a few of Bachs vocal works, his otherwise puzzlingly fierce musicalsettings serve to underscore now unrecognized or unacknowledged verbal polemics, most unsettlingly so in the case of his church cantatas that express contempt for Jews and Judaism. Finally, even Bachs secular instrumental music, particularly the late collections of "abstract" learned counterpoint, can powerfully project certain elements of traditional Lutheran theology. Bachs music is inexhaustible, and Bach & God suggests that through close contextual study there is alwaysmore to discover and learn. Author Biography Daniel Melamed is Associate Professor of Music at Indiana University. His publications include J.S. Bach and the German Motet (1995), Bach Studies 2 (1995), Hearing Bachs Passions (Oxford, 2005), as well as many articles. Michael Marissen is Associate Professor of Music at Swarthmore College. His publications include The Social and Religious Designs of J.S. Bachs Brandenburg Concertos (1995) and Lutherism, Anti-Judaism, and Bachs St. John Passion (Oxford, 1998). Table of Contents Preface 000Credits 000Acknowledgments 000Introduction 000Part I: Basic Lutheranism in Cantatas1. Review "This collection is a valuable resource and fascinating reading to anyone who appreciates Lutheran history and theology, J. S. Bach and his works, or historical research into theology." -- Nancy Saultz Radloff, Anglican and Episcopal History"Michael Marissens courageous and challenging investigations into the religious meaning of Bachs music have been hidden away in theological journals long enough. This book makes them available to all musicians and music lovers who want their Bach at full, at times unnerving, strength. Anyone willing to brave this book will be fascinated and vastly enriched."--Richard Taruskin, author of the Oxford History of Western Music"A persuasive, much-needed historical study of an important, overlooked topic, based on a careful analysis of the primary sources and presented with clarity and attention to relevant detail."--George W. E. Nickelsburg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies, The University of Iowa"Michael Marissen is one of the most widely discussed scholars currently addressing the theological dimensions of Bachs music...this work cannot be ignored, and, like his other works, deserves a wide readership."--Professor Jeremy Begbie, Duke University"Essentially, Marissen...is a philologist of the first order: examining original sources with accessible translations and providing clear and detailed understanding of the word."--The Bach Cantata Website"In Bach & God, a new collection of essays by musicologist Michael Marissen, Johann Sebastian Bachs relationship to Lutheranism gets the careful, historical attention it deserves...Michael Marissens Bach & God is an absolute necessity for scholars in the fields of musicology, church history, comparative religion, and theology."--Reading Religion"Highly recommended."--Choice"Bach & God (Oxford) is the splendid title of a new book by Michael Marissen, a professor emeritus at Swarthmore College. It brings to mind two approximately equal figures engaged in a complicated dialogue, like Jefferson and Adams, or Siskel and Ebert. The book is one of a number of recent attempts to grapple with Bachs religiosity." --The New Yorker"[Marissens] most interesting chapters offer several examples of how Bachs musical settings put a religious spin on its religious text. Later he shows how Bach music and text need to be understood in light of the specific phraseology and ideas of the Luther Bible and the commentaries of his day. Like many Christians, Bach underlined his annotated Bible, and we still hear his marginalia in his music."--First Things"The book is very well documented and the analysis therein (both from a musicology standpoint and a religious studies perspective) is coherent overall ... [I]t is an excellent addition to the critical studies into the religious meaning of Bachs music."--Ronald Charles, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigohish, Nova Scotia, Canada and violinist, admirer of Bach. Long Description Bach & God explores the religious character of Bachs vocal and instrumental music in seven interrelated essays. Noted musicologist Michael Marissen offers wide-ranging interpretive insights from careful biblical and theological scrutiny of the librettos. Yet he also shows how Bachs pitches, rhythms, and tone colors can make contributions to a works plausible meanings that go beyond setting texts in an aesthetically satisfying manner. In some ofBachs vocal repertory, the music puts a "spin" on the words in a way that turns out to be explainable as orthodox Lutheran in its orientation. In a few of Bachs vocal works, his otherwise puzzlingly fierce musicalsettings serve to underscore now unrecognized or unacknowledged verbal polemics, most unsettlingly so in the case of his church cantatas that express contempt for Jews and Judaism. Finally, even Bachs secular instrumental music, particularly the late collections of "abstract" learned counterpoint, can powerfully project certain elements of traditional Lutheran theology. Bachs music is inexhaustible, and Bach & God suggests that through close contextual study there is alwaysmore to discover and learn. Review Text "Michael Marissens courageous and challenging investigations into the religious meaning of Bachs music have been hidden away in theological journals long enough. This book makes them available to all musicians and music lovers who want their Bach at full, at times unnerving, strength. Anyone willing to brave this book will be fascinated and vastly enriched."--Richard Taruskin, author of the Oxford History of Western Music"A persuasive, much-needed historical study of an important, overlooked topic, based on a careful analysis of the primary sources and presented with clarity and attention to relevant detail."--George W. E. Nickelsburg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies, The University of Iowa"Michael Marissen is one of the most widely discussed scholars currently addressing the theological dimensions of Bachs music...this work cannot be ignored, and, like his other works, deserves a wide readership."--Professor Jeremy Begbie, Duke University"Essentially, Marissen...is a philologist of the first order: examining original sources with accessible translations and providing clear and detailed understanding of the word."--The Bach Cantata Website"In Bach & God, a new collection of essays by musicologist Michael Marissen, Johann Sebastian Bachs relationship to Lutheranism gets the careful, historical attention it deserves...Michael Marissens Bach & God is an absolute necessity for scholars in the fields of musicology, church history, comparative religion, and theology."--Reading Religion Review Quote "This collection is a valuable resource and fascinating reading to anyone who appreciates Lutheran history and theology, J. S. Bach and his works, or historical research into theology." -- Nancy Saultz Radloff, Anglican and Episcopal History "Michael Marissens courageous and challenging investigations into the religious meaning of Bachs music have been hidden away in theological journals long enough. This book makes them available to all musicians and music lovers who want their Bach at full, at times unnerving, strength. Anyone willing to brave this book will be fascinated and vastly enriched."--Richard Taruskin, author of the Oxford History of Western Music "A persuasive, much-needed historical study of an important, overlooked topic, based on a careful analysis of the primary sources and presented with clarity and attention to relevant detail."--George W. E. Nickelsburg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies, The University of Iowa "Michael Marissen is one of the most widely discussed scholars currently addressing the theological dimensions of Bachs music...this work cannot be ignored, and, like his other works, deserves a wide readership."--Professor Jeremy Begbie, Duke University "Essentially, Marissen...is a philologist of the first order: examining original sources with accessible translations and providing clear and detailed understanding of the word."--The Bach Cantata Website "In Bach & God, a new collection of essays by musicologist Michael Marissen, Johann Sebastian Bachs relationship to Lutheranism gets the careful, historical attention it deserves...Michael Marissens Bach & God is an absolute necessity for scholars in the fields of musicology, church history, comparative religion, and theology."--Reading Religion "Highly recommended."--Choice "Bach & God (Oxford) is the splendid title of a new book by Michael Marissen, a professor emeritus at Swarthmore College. It brings to mind two approximately equal figures engaged in a complicated dialogue, like Jefferson and Adams, or Siskel and Ebert. The book is one of a number of recent attempts to grapple with Bachs religiosity." --The New Yorker "[Marissens] most interesting chapters offer several examples of how Bachs musical settings put a religious spin on its religious text. Later he shows how Bach music and text need to be understood in light of the specific phraseology and ideas of the Luther Bible and the commentaries of his day. Like many Christians, Bach underlined his annotated Bible, and we still hear his marginalia in his music."--First Things "The book is very well documented and the analysis therein (both from a musicology standpoint and a religious studies perspective) is coherent overall ... [I]t is an excellent addition to the critical studies into the religious meaning of Bachs music."--Ronald Charles, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigohish, Nova Scotia, Canada and violinist, admirer of Bach. Feature Selling point: First study to explore the religious character of J. S. Bachs secular instrumental music along with his liturgical vocal musicSelling point: Shows how aspects of Bachs music itself can contribute to religious meaningSelling point: Closely considers the original texts of the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament, and the Luther Bibles of Bachs day.Selling point: Quotes extensively from books known to have been in Bachs personal librarySelling point: Chapters can stand alone as individual essays or the book can be read cover to cover to reveal themes throughout New Feature Preface 000 Credits 000 Acknowledgments 000 Introduction 000 Part I: Basic Lutheranism in Cantatas 1. "On the Musically Theological" in Bachs Cantatas 000 2. Historically Informed Readings of the Librettos from Bachs Cantatas 000 Part II: Taking Up Anti-Judaism in Cantatas 3. Bachs Cantata on the Destruction of Jerusalem 000 4. Bachs Cantatas and "the Jews" in the Gospel of John 000 Part III: Not Taking Up Anti-Judaism in Passion Settings 5. Bachs St. John Passion and "the Jews" 000 6. Blood, People, and Crowds in Bachs St. Matthew Passion 000 Part IV: Religious Expression in Secular Chamber Music 7. The Theological Character of Bachs Musical Offering 000 Works Cited 000 Index 000 Details ISBN0190606959 Author Michael Marissen Short Title BACH & GOD Publisher Oxford University Press, USA Language English ISBN-10 0190606959 ISBN-13 9780190606954 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 780.92 Residence PA, US Pages 288 Year 2016 Audience Professional and Scholarly Position Professor of Music, Emeritus Publication Date 2016-06-16 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor of Music, Emeritus, Swarthmore College UK Release Date 2016-06-16 AU Release Date 2016-06-16 NZ Release Date 2016-06-16 US Release Date 2016-06-16 Illustrations 2 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102011129;

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