Quotations on Jewish Sacred Music [Hardcover]

Cantor Friedmann's collection offers real perspective on Jewish musical thought. It is fascinating to contrast and compare concepts between temple and church, Old Testament and New, and ancient and modern views. In the end, there is much we share. A most worthy volume-very useful.Cantor Friedmann's extensive research has given his readers a taste of the wealth of Jewish music with this collection of quotes. It is a treasure.Quotations on Jewish Sacred Musicis a collection of over 700 quotations culled from an array of sources, including rabbinic and theological texts, sociological and anthropological studies, and historical and musicological examinations, demonstrating both the centrality of music in Jewish religious life and the diversity of thought on the subject. This book is a valuable and easy-to-use reference book for scholars, musicians, synagogue staff, and anyone else seeking concise thoughts on major aspects of Jewish sacred music.Quotations on Jewish Sacred Music is a collection of over 700 quotations culled from an array of sources, including rabbinic and theological texts, sociological and anthropological studies, and historical and musicological examinations. The book is divided into five chapters: What Is Jewish Music?; Spirituality and Prayer; Hazzan-Cantor; Cantillation-Biblical Chant; and Nusach ha-Tefillah-Liturgical Chant. Taken as a whole, these quotations demonstrate both the centrality of music in Jewish religious life and the diversity of thought on the subject. They can be used with profit in sermons, speeches, and papers, and may be read in order or selectively. This is a valuable and easy-to-use reference book for scholars, musicians, synagogue staff, and anyone else seeking concise thoughts on major aspects of Jewish sacred music.Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 What Is Jewish Music? Chapter 3 Spirituality and Prayer Chapter 4 Hazzan-Cantor Chapter 5 Cantillation-Biblical Chant Chapter 6 Nusach ha-Tefillah-Liturgical Chant Chapter 7 Bibliograpló[