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Included among the sacred books of Judaism and Christianity alike, the Song of Songs does not mention God at all; on the surface it is a lyrical exchange between unnamed lovers who articulate the range of emotions associated with sexual love. Ann W. Astell here examines medieval reader response, both interpretive and imitative, to the Song. Disputing the common view that the literal meaning of Canticles had no value for medieval readers, Astell points to twelfth-century commentaries on the Song, as well as an array of Middle English works, as evidence that the Song's sensuous imagery played an essential part in its tropological appeal. Emphasizing the ways in which a complex fusion of the Song's carnal and spiritual meanings appealed rhetorically to a variety of audiences, Astell first considers interpretive responses to Canticles, contrasting Origen's dialectical exposition with the affective commentaries of the twelfth century—ecclesiastical, Marian, and mystical. According to Astell, these commentaries present Canticles as a marriage song that mirrors a series of analogous marriages, both within the individual and between human and divine persons. Astell describes interpretations of the Song of Songs in terms of the various feminine archetypes that the expositors emphasize—the Virgin, Mother, Hetaira, or Medium. She maintains that the commentat5ors encourage the auditor's identification with the figure of the Bride so as to evoke and direct the feminine, affective powers of the soul. Turning to literature influenced by the Song, she then discusses how the reading process is reinscribed in selected works in Middle English, including Richard Rolle's autobiographical writings, Pearl, religious love lyrics, and cycle dramas. The Song of Songs in the Middle Ages provides an innovative model of reader response that opens the way for a deeper understanding of the literary influence of biblical texts.
Wherever music is taught, this decorative timeline should be on the wall! This beautiful full-color banner is over 16 feet long! A handy teacher's reference booklet is included so the teacher can read composer information at a glance. There are five sections that may be displayed together or separately: 1) Late Renaissance / Baroque 2) Classical 3) Romantic 4) Early to Mid-Twentieth Century 5) Mid- to Late Twentieth Century. * Highlights music history from the Renaissance to present day * Includes classical, rock, pop, and jazz greats * Shows dates of famous composers and musicians * Describes briefly each person's importance in music history * Includes portraits or photographs of most musicians * Defines many musical terms to help beginning students * Decorates the classroom while educating at the same time * Provides a great reference to enhance other studies * Includes a handy teacher reference about the musicians.
The Song of Songs is a fascinating text. Read as an allegory of God’s love for Israel, the Church, or individual believers, it became one of the most influential texts from the Bible. This volume includes twenty-three essays that cover the Song’s reception history from antiquity to the present. They illuminate the richness of this reception history, paying attention to diverse interpretations in commentaries, sermons, and other literature, as well as the Song’s impact on spirituality, theological and intellectual debates, and the arts.
Hannah Matis examines how a biblical text was read by the most important figures within the ninth-century Carolingian Reform to think about the nature of Christ and the church.
Songs of the Ages is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1900. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Awakening to the love of God and to your union with Christ looks like something . . . - You have stability and peace even in the midst of incredible difficulty - There is authority in your prayers and laughter in your decrees - A deep bliss and unending satisfaction in your relationship with the Father An abiding fruitfulness in your life — others are drawn to your light and learn to discover that light for themselves The journey of the Shulammite in the great Song of Solomon is the journey of true awakening. The Song of the Ages is simply a guide through this eternal Song — one that leads the reader into this journey of awakening for themselves. There are mysteries and keys hidden within the ancient Song that unlock the freedom of our true identity. In this second part of The Song of the Ages, Nick Padovani continues to help the reader discover these things by bringing them through a majestic door of wisdom and revelation within the Song. Behind this door also lies a great mystery regarding the destiny of the church and the future of human civilization . . .
This book examines the relation of words and music in England and France during the three centuries following the Norman Conquest. The basic material of the study includes the chansons of the troubadours and trouvères and the varied Latin songs of the period. In addition to these 'lyric' forms, the author discusses the relations of music and poetry in dance-song, in narrative and in the ecclesiastical drama. Professor Stevens examines the ready-made, often unconscious, and misleading assumptions we bring to the study and performance of early music. In particular he affirms the importance of Number, in more than one sense, as a clue to the 'aesthetic' of the greater part of repertoire, to the relation of words and melody. and to the baffling problem of their rhythmic interpretation. This is the first wide-ranging study of words and music in this period in any language. It will be essential reading for scholars of the music and the literature of medieval Europe and will provide a basic and comprehensive introduction to the repertoire for students.
Music Through the Ages is intended to help musicians, music students, and music lovers understand how the history of Western music has spanned since documented history has been in existence, the different genres as they developed over time, what each development has led to, and how it has shaped the very fabric of culture and society. This book provides a very concise view of music history and, in many senses, an introduction to the subject. The idea of this book is to ignite the desire to know more and dig further for the quest of the ever-learning and ever-inquisitive music lover, regardless. The information has been carefully broken down into eras that capture the essence of music in a chronological format. The author hopes to spread the message that knowledge of music and its history is well within the reach of anyone who desires to learn and appreciate it, regardless of their complete lack of any prior knowledge.