Resounding Truth by Jeremy S. Begbie
Christian Wisdom in the World of Music
Arguing that music is itself a theological resource, this book explores how sound, rhythm, harmony and silence disclose truth about God, creation and human life; drawing on theology, musicology and examples from worship and culture, it shows how musical practices form moral and spiritual habits, mediate the realities of incarnation and redemption, and resist purely cognitive or utilitarian accounts of faith. The author urges theologians, musicians and worshiping communities to listen attentively to music’s distinctive capacities—its temporality, communal force and imaginative power—because beauty and sound participate in the church’s proclamation and public witness.
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- Published
- 2007
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- British
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- Pages
- 224 pages
- Original Language
- English
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