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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/02%3A_II._Texts/2.01%3A_CreationIt is named the same way the books of the Bible are in the Jewish tradition, for the first words—in this case, “When on high.” The book we call Genesis is known in Hebrew as Bereshit, or “In the begin...It is named the same way the books of the Bible are in the Jewish tradition, for the first words—in this case, “When on high.” The book we call Genesis is known in Hebrew as Bereshit, or “In the beginning.” You can read an English translation of the text of the Enuma Elish online, or if you prefer, you can listen to the Enuma Elish being read in English translation.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/01%3A_I._HistoryBefore turning our attention to the interaction of the Bible and music as a form of reception history of the text, we begin with the evidence we have for music behind and in the Bible. We will then tr...Before turning our attention to the interaction of the Bible and music as a form of reception history of the text, we begin with the evidence we have for music behind and in the Bible. We will then trace threads that run from there through ancient Israel, Judaism, the early church, and beyond.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/zz%3A_Back_Matter/23%3A_Media_BibliographyCase, Delvyn. “The Binding of Isaac According to the Elohist” by Delvyn Case – World Premiere Performance.” Delvyn Case III uploaded Nov. Gordon, Amy. “Alleluia by Amy Gordon (SCORE VIDEO)”. Amy Gordo...Case, Delvyn. “The Binding of Isaac According to the Elohist” by Delvyn Case – World Premiere Performance.” Delvyn Case III uploaded Nov. Gordon, Amy. “Alleluia by Amy Gordon (SCORE VIDEO)”. Amy Gordon, uploaded Sep. Handel, George Frideric. “Handel: Zadok the Priest | Academy of Ancient Music.” Academy of Ancient Music, uploaded Sept. Scott, Lisbeth and John Debney. “The Passion of the Christ (2004) – Crucifixion Scene.” Kinobscura, uploaded Dec.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/zz%3A_Back_Matter/20%3A_GlossaryExample and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pag...Example and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pages] (Optional) Caption for Image (Optional) External or Internal Link (Optional) Source for Definition "Genetic, Hereditary, DNA ...") "Relating to genes or heredity") The infamous double helix CC-BY-SA; Delmar Larsen Glossary Entries Definition Image Sample Definition 1 Code for Glossarizer
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/01%3A_I._History/1.03%3A_Chanting_in_ChurchesAs we trace this back further still, it is important not to let the treatment of chanting in Judaism and Christianity in two chapters obscure the fact that the very practice of chanting Scripture is s...As we trace this back further still, it is important not to let the treatment of chanting in Judaism and Christianity in two chapters obscure the fact that the very practice of chanting Scripture is something shared in common, even if styles of chanting differ between Judaism and Christianity as well as within each of those traditions depending on location and culture.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/03%3A_III._People_and_Genres/3.04%3A_Passions-_Bach_and_BeyondThe same question may be asked about Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ, which begins in the Garden of Gethsemane, as the location is traditionally known. (Mark and Matthew refer to the plac...The same question may be asked about Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ, which begins in the Garden of Gethsemane, as the location is traditionally known. (Mark and Matthew refer to the place where Jesus went with his disciples after the Last Supper as Gethsemane, while John says it was a garden.) In any telling of the story of Jesus’s suffering and crucifixion, there is an assumption of awareness on the part of the hearer not only of the narrative and what precedes it but of Christia…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/03%3A_III._People_and_Genres/3.07%3A_Lili_BoulangerShe taught and impacted the lives of such a large number of students, particularly from the United States, that American composer Ned Rorem has described her as “the most influential teacher since Soc...She taught and impacted the lives of such a large number of students, particularly from the United States, that American composer Ned Rorem has described her as “the most influential teacher since Socrates.” [2] Another American composer, Virgil Thomson, wrote in a tribute to her that it was a matter of American legend that every town had a “five and dime” store and a student of Nadia Boulanger.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/04%3A_Appendices/4.03%3A_For_Further_ListeningIša Krejčí, Little Funeral Music for Alto, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, and Piano to Texts of the Psalms and František Halas’s Poem “Old Women” (1933; rewritten 1936); Trio for Violin, Violoncello...Iša Krejčí, Little Funeral Music for Alto, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, and Piano to Texts of the Psalms and František Halas’s Poem “Old Women” (1933; rewritten 1936); Trio for Violin, Violoncello, and Piano with a song for a female voice to the text of a psalm Paul Mealor, If Ye Love Me; also Ave Maria; De Profundis; Jubilate Deo; The Beatitudes; The Lord Bless You and Keep You; The Selwyn Service; All Wisdom Cometh from the Lord
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/00%3A_Front_Matter/07%3A_IntroductionAlthough many books have been written about the Bible and music, few aim for the breadth of this one, seeking to cover the music behind and in the Bible as well as the musical reception and interpreta...Although many books have been written about the Bible and music, few aim for the breadth of this one, seeking to cover the music behind and in the Bible as well as the musical reception and interpretation of the Bible over the centuries and around the globe in the wide array of genres and styles of music through which human beings have explored these texts.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/03%3A_III._People_and_Genres/3.11%3A_Arvo_PartIn a conversation that I once had with the composer, he shared with me that he seeks to inhabit the texts that he sets to music before, during, and even after the act of composition itself—in a way, h...In a conversation that I once had with the composer, he shared with me that he seeks to inhabit the texts that he sets to music before, during, and even after the act of composition itself—in a way, he invites listeners to inhabit the texts sonically even as, in so doing, the texts start to permeate the lives of listeners.” [3]
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/The_Bible_and_Music_(McGrath)/02%3A_II._TextsOur focus here in part 2 is to look at specific texts often comparing the different ways a particular text was set to music by different composers in different times, traditions, and circumstances. An...Our focus here in part 2 is to look at specific texts often comparing the different ways a particular text was set to music by different composers in different times, traditions, and circumstances. Another, which will be our focus in part 3, is to consider a particular composer or songwriter and discuss their influences, their distinctive style, the various texts they chose to set, and other such things in the context of their creative work as a whole.
