Music in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity by John Arthur Smith (English) H

Description: Music in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity by John Arthur Smith Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Presents a 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. This book considers the physical, religious and social setting of the music, and how the music was performed. Publisher Description 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 music may have retained elements of the musical tradition of Judaism is also considered. After reviewing the subjects historical setting, and describing the main sources, the author discusses music at the Jerusalem Temple and in a variety of spheres of Jewish life away from it. His subsequent discussion of early Christian music covers music in private devotion, monasticism, the Eucharist, and gnostic literature. He concludes with an examination of the question of the relationship between Jewish and early Christian music, and a consideration of the musical environments that are likely to have influenced the formation of the earliest Christian chant. The scant remains of notated music from the period are discussed and placed in their respective contexts. The numerous sources that are the foundation of the book are evaluated objectively and critically in the light of modern scholarship. Due attention is given to where their limitations lie, and to what they cannot tell us as well as to what they can. The book serves as a reliable introduction as well as being an invaluable guide through one of the most complex periods of music history. Author Biography John Arthur Smith is a full-time church musician in the Church of Norway and an independent scholar. Details ISBN 1409409074 ISBN-13 9781409409076 Title Music in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity Author John Arthur Smith Format Hardcover Year 2011 Pages 294 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:97359839; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781409409076

Book Title: Music in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity

Number of Pages: 294 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Music in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity

Publisher: Routledge

Subject: Religious / General, Christianity / History, Judaism / General, Christianity / General, Religious / Christian, Europe / General, Religious / Jewish

Publication Year: 2011

Item Height: 1.1 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 25.1 Oz

Subject Area: Music, Religion, History

Author: John Arthur Smith

Item Length: 9.4 in

Item Width: 6.5 in

Format: Hardcover