A unique guide to the theological roots of Bach's music. The beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's music is due in large measure to its spiritual foundations, but with the passage of time, certain keys to comprehending the spiritual roots of Bach's music have been lost. MY ONLY COMFORT helps modern listeners reconnect with Bach's music, providing in one place the tools necessary to listen to Bach's music with greater understanding. For each of Bach's text-related works discussed, Calvin Stapert provides its doctrinal and scriptural starting points, a literal translation of the text set beside the original, and commentary on the work as a whole, giving particular attention to the way the music emphasizes, illustrates, and interprets the text. No other book discusses Bach's music from this particular perspective. Written to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, this work will be valuable to students of Bach and those interested in music history and theology.
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According to the Catechism, in order for me "to live and die in the joy of this comfort," I must first know "how great my sin and misery are." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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According to the Catechism, in order for me "to live and die in the joy of this comfort," I must first know "how great my sin and misery are." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
turba choruses, octave theme, ich bin bei dir, ist vollbracht, wondrous battle, whole cantata, chorale melody, chorale tune, ich bin dein, chorale text, bist mein, triplet connection, chorale cantatas, chiastic form, ist gekommen, pizzicato chords, stile antico, obbligato instruments, ist erstanden, cantata texts, fugal exposition, chorale preludes, bass soloist, dich nicht, church cantatas Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
John Passion, Christus Victor, Heidelberg Catechism, Holy Spirit, Matthew Passion, Jesus Christ, Son of God, Lord's Prayer, Tonal Allegory, Eric Chafe, Lamb of God, Christmas Oratorio, Durch Adams Fall, God's Son, Martin Luther, Middle Ages, Old Testament, Todes Banden, Augen Lust, Gottes Sohn, Nicene Creed, Son of Man, Gerhard Herz, Herzliebster Jesu, John Calvin New!
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- Goldberg Variations: Piano Solo (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) by Ralph Kirkpatrick on 4 pages
- The Weight of Glory by C. S. Lewis on 4 pages
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis in Front Matter, page 204, and Back Matter
- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis in Front Matter, page 204, and Back Matter
- Bach Among the Theologians by Jaroslav Pelikan in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- A More Profound Alleluia: Theology and Worship in Harmony (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies) by Leanne Van Dyk in Front Matter
- Gather Into One: Praying and Singing Globally (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series) by C. Michael Hawn in Front Matter
- Christian Worship in Reformed Churches Past and Present (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series) by Lukas Vischer in Front Matter
- The Substance of Things Seen: Art, Faith, and the Christian Community (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies) by Robin Margaret Jensen in Front Matter
- Voicing God's Psalms (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies) by Calvin Seerveld in Front Matter
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