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Music was integral to the daily life of ancient Israel. It accompanied activities as diverse as manual labor and royal processionals. At key junctures and in core institutions, musical tones were used to deliver messages, convey emotions, strengthen communal bonds and establish human-divine contact. This book explores the intricate and multifaceted nature of biblical music through a detailed look into four major episodes and genres: the Song of the Sea (Exod. 15), King Saul and David's harp (1 Sam. 16), the use of music in prophecy, and the Book of Psalms. This investigation demonstrates how music helped shape and define the self-identity of ancient Israel [Publisher description]

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Author
Jonathan L. Friedmann
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9780786474097
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Music, Religion, Judaism

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