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Bach Bibliography - http://www.npj.com/bach/bb-complex.html
Complex engine by Yo Tomita allows search by keyword, musical type, language, publication type, and aspect of discussion, including general, historical, biographical, manuscript, and religious. |
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J. S. Bach: Orthodox Lutheran Theologian - http://www.xrysostom.com/bach.html
A brief study his theology, examining whether he was an Orthodox Lutheran, a Pietist, or a Rationalist. Includes endnotes, annotated bibliography, and a brief time line. |
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When Did Bach Find Time to Pray? - http://www.adoremus.org/11-00-mattingly.html
Brief examination of the gematria, or number patterns in his compositions, suggesting that their careful placement was part of his prayer and meditation. |
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Bach and Dürer: Passion Music and Imagery - http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/ashp/oconnor/freedom/pcpage.html
Series of woodcuts matched with selections from the St. Matthew Passion. Includes scenes from late in the life of Christ, his suffering, death, burial. |
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An Evangelical Musical Genius: "J. S. B.: S. D. G." - http://www.faithalone.org/journal/1996i/Farstad.html
Evaluation of Bach's overt Christianity, Lutheran heritage, and commitment to Reformation doctrine. |
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Coming to Fresh Terms with the Sacred in Bach - http://www.bsherman.org/SuzukTimes.htm
Masaaki Suzuki's planned recording of the entire Bach canon brings focus to an examination on the necessity of being Christian to sing, play, or appreciate the composer's music, especially sacred works. |
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The Greatest Lutheran Composer - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/36968
A tribute to Bach and his contributions to church music by James Sucha. |
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Bach and Today's Theologians - http://theologytoday.ptsem.edu/jul1985/v42-2-criticscorner1.htm
States that Bach's liturgical accomplishments include not proof-texting, but presenting the Scriptures in a straightforward manner so they might reveal themselves as God intended. |
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Bach, the Evangelist - http://www.abc.net.au/rn/relig/enc/stories/s202902.htm
Text of radio play featuring the composer with contributions from Michael Merissen, Robin Leaver, and John Kleinig, with references to various compositions as his music and theology are examined. |
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Bach: The Fifth Evangelist - http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/130/52.0.html
Emphasizes the religious education and theological understanding of the composer as a means of understanding and appreciating his compositions. |