Quotations on Jewish Sacred Musicis a collection of over 700 quotations culled from an array of sources, including rabbinic and theological texts, sociological and anthropological studies, and historical and musicological examinations, demonstrating both the centrality of music in Jewish religious life and the diversity of thought on the subject. This book is a valuable and easy-to-use reference book for scholars, musicians, synagogue staff, and anyone else seeking concise thoughts on major aspects of Jewish sacred music.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 What Is Jewish Music? Chapter 3 Spirituality and Prayer Chapter 4 Hazzan-Cantor Chapter 5 Cantillation-Biblical Chant Chapter 6 Nusach ha-Tefillah-Liturgical Chant Chapter 7 Bibliography Chapter 8 Index