Resounding truth : Christian wisdom in the world of music / [print]
Jeremy S. Begbie.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2007.
- 412 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Engaging culture .
- Engaging culture. .
Includes bibliographies and index.
What are we talking about? -- Music in action in biblical times -- Music and God's cosmic order : the great tradition -- A sixteenth-century trio -- Wise beyond words -- Three musical theologians -- Two theological musicians -- A Christian ecology -- Music in God's world -- Music in God's calling -- Singular powers.
"From the iPod to the car radio, from movie soundtracks to Muzak at the shopping mall, from singing in the shower to the concert arena, music is an unavoidable part of our lives. Not only is music ubiquitous, it is powerful: creating moods, evoking memories and images, uniting people, and providing an outlet of expression for even the most tone deaf among us. Besides its prominent position in culture, music has obviously had a key role in the worship of God's people." "This well-rounded study examines the connections between music and theology by engaging Scripture, musical history, and contemporary culture and exploring how God's truth sounds and how it might "re-sound" in the realm of music. Resounding Truth will help readers develop discernment and wisdom, both for thinking about music in the church and Christian life and for engaging with one of culture's most influential touchstones."--Jacket.