Luther on music : paradigms of praise / Carl F. Schalk.

Author/creator Schalk, Carl
Format Book
Publication InfoSt. Louis : Concordia, ©1988.
Description56 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--Knowledge. --Music.

Contents I. Music in Luther's early life -- At home and in the school at Mansfeld -- Magdeburg, Eisenach, and Erfurt -- The "black cloister" -- II. Toward a more practical tradition -- From Musica speculativa to Musica practica -- Luther's personal participation in music making -- The music and musicians of Luther's Day -- The support and funding of church music -- Writing hymns and liturgical music -- Luther's efforts as a composer -- The musical education of children in the schools -- The musical training of pastors and teachers -- III. Paradigms of praise -- Music as God's creation and gift -- Music as proclamation and praise -- Music as liturgical song -- Music as the song of royal priests -- Music as a sign of continuity with the whole church -- IV. Implications of Luther's thought for the present day -- Primary and penultimate paradigms -- Music as proclamation and craft -- Church music and the liturgy -- Music and the royal priesthood -- Church music and continuity.
Abstract The purpose of this volume is to: (1) establish the importance of music--especially in Luther's early life, in his education in the schools, and in his life in the monastery--in shaping his understanding of the role of music in the Christian life; (2) show how Luther's developing understanding of music in Christian life and worship led him to a practical and many-faceted involvement in a variety of music's aspects; (3) bring into sharp relief several distinct paradigms, or patterns of thought, that dominated Luther's theological understanding of the role of music in the church's life and ministry.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 87026797
ISBN0570013372 (pbk.) :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.L964 S3 1988 ✔ Available Place Hold