My only comfort: death, deliverance, and discipleship in the music of Bach

by Stapert, Calvin

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"In the history of Western music, J.S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess, personal devotion, and theological depth, it is not surprising that his music stands unexcelled among artistic expressions of the Christian faith. With the passage of time, however, many of the essential keys to understanding Bach's music have been lost. My Only C…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :My only comfort : death, deliverance, and discipleship in the music of Bach / Calvin R. Stapert.

Summary

"In the history of Western music, J.S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess, personal devotion, and theological depth, it is not surprising that his music stands unexcelled among artistic expressions of the Christian faith. With the passage of time, however, many of the essential keys to understanding Bach's music have been lost. My Only Comfort uniquely reconnects modern listeners with Bach's music, enabling them to listen to Bach with renewed understanding and appreciation."--Jacket.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2000.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):W.B. Eerdmans
  • Place of Publication:Grand Rapids, Mich
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2000.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xviii, 241 pages).

Edition Identifiers

  • oclc:on1245624205
  • LC Classification:ML410.B13
  • Dewey Decimal:782.22092

Subjects

Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Sebastian -- 1685-1750 Catéchisme de Heidelberg Church music -- Lutheran Church Church music -- Lutheran Church -- 18th… Heidelberger Katechismus Kirchenmusik Musique d'église -- Église luthérienne … Musique religieuse -- Église luthérienn… Muziekwerken Religieuze aspecten RELIGION Theologie Vocal music (Bach, Johann Sebastian)

Writers

Stapert, Calvin

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