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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Canons: Why Did Bach Write Them? - http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/whycanon.html
Essay concludes that canonic processes may have held profound theological significance for the composer. |
Fugue No. 4: C-Sharp Minor - http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/wtc/i04.html
Theological connotations of the piece from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I with an analysis and performance in Shockwave format. From Sojourn by Timothy A. Smith. |
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. |
J.S. Bach in Japan - http://www.firstthings.com/article.php3?id_article=2628
Uwe Siemon-Netto makes claims that the composer's religious music is evangelizing Japan and preparing hearers for Christianity. |