Music in Biblical Life(English, Paperback, Friedmann Jonathan L.)

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Music in Biblical Life(English, Paperback, Friedmann Jonathan L.) is written by Friedmann Jonathan L. and published by McFarland & Co Inc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0786474092 (ISBN 10) and 9780786474097 (ISBN 13).

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.