Why sing? : toward a theology of Catholic Church music / Miriam Therese Winter.
| Author/creator | Winter, Miriam Therese |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : The Pastoral Press, ©1984. |
| Description | 346 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I. Music in the liturgy: the problem and its context. Catholic church music: an American perspective. An overview of the literature ; Evaluation of the literature -- II. Vatican II and the liturgy: historical overview, theoretical presuppositions. Vatican II as the culmination of the liturgical movement. Liturgical legislation ; The council in perspective ; The legacy of Trent ; The fact of Vatican II -- Sacrosanctum concilium: the liturgy decree of Vatican II. General principles and norms ; Commentary and evaluation -- Theological aggiornamento. Theology of church ; Sacramental theology ; Liturgical theology -- Implementing Vatican II: liturgical legislation and its implications. Universal legislation ; The implications of reform ; Summary and conclusions -- III. Vatican II and the use of music: an interpretation. Papal legislation on music. The middle ages ; The Tridentine era ; Twentieth-century reform ; Vatican II renewal ; Concluding remarks -- Criteria for the use of music in the liturgy. General principles (The nature of music ; The purpose of music) ; Practical norms (Music making ; Music makers ; Music ministry) ; Concluding comments -- Theological bases for the use of music in the liturgy. Theological indicators (Musica sacra ; Pars integrans ; Munus ministeriale) ; Theological factors (Actuosa participatio ; Sensus communitatis) ; Theological tensions ; Dominant theological themes (Perfect offering ; Pastoral experience ; Sign and symbol) ; Theological bases -- Conclusions of this study. |
| Abstract | "The purpose of this book is to establish a theological context for contemporary discussions on Catholic Church music. It is hoped that the effort to accomplish this will reveal the need for a clearly contructed theology of Catholic Church music from which theological criteria for governing the use of music in the liturgy might be drawn."--Introduction. |
| Abstract | "Miriam Therese Winter revolutionizes modern thought about church music. Previous studies have started with the repertoire of sacred music ... the text and tune. Here Winter demonstrates how this is misleading, maintaining that now is the time for liturgists and musicians to focus on the action of singing--not just on the song. In this very readable, scholarly work, Winter probes the development of Vatican II documents, 20th century church legislation, and their inherent tensions ... weaving them all together for your clear understanding. Historical. Comprehensive. Includes over 2100 titles in its select bibliography. A valuable resource in itself! Directs you to other writings in your own specific area of interest. A call for a theology of the use of music in liturgy today. It will refocus your thinking about the music you select--for the better!"--Back cover. |
| General note | Based on the author's thesis (Ph.D--Princeton Theological Seminary, 1983). |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages 245-346. |
| Biographical note | "Miriam Therese Winter, Medical Mission Sister, is best known for Joy Is Like The Rain, the title song of the first of her eleven albums. She received her Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and is professor of Liturgy, Worship, and Spirituality at Hartford Seminary. Winter is author of God With Us and Preparing the Way of the Lord."--Back cover. |
| ISBN | 0912405074 : |
| ISBN | 9780912405070 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML3010 .W55 1984 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |