J.S. Bach's Johannine theology : the St. John Passion and the Cantatas for spring 1725 /

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Author / Creator:	Chafe, Eric Thomas, 1946-
Imprint:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 608 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Bach, Johann Sebastian, -- 1685-1750 -- Criticism and interpretation. Bach, Johann Sebastian, -- 1685-1750. -- Johannespassion. Bach, Johann Sebastian, -- 1685-1750. -- Cantatas. John, -- the Apostle, Saint -- Songs and music -- History and criticism. Bach, Johann Sebastian, -- 1685-1750. John, -- the Apostle, Saint. Cantatas (Bach, Johann Sebastian) Johannespassion (Bach, Johann Sebastian) Sacred vocal music -- 18th century -- History and criticism. Sacred vocal music. Songs. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12398950

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ISBN:	9780199773473 0199773475 0199773475 9780199949502 0199949506 0199773343 9780199773343 9780199773343 0199773343
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Bach's Johannine Theology: The St. John Passion and the Cantatas for Spring 1725 is a fertile examination of this group of fourteen surviving liturgical works. Renowned Bach scholar Eric Chafe begins his investigation into Bach's theology with the composer's St. John Passion, concentrating on its first and last versions. Beyond providing a uniquely detailed assessment of the passion, Bach's Johannine Theology is the first work to take the work beyond the scope of an isolated study, considering its meaning from a variety of musical and historical standpoints. Chafe thereby uncovers a range of theological implications underlying Bach's creative approach itself. Building considerably on his previous work, Chafe here expands his methodological approach to Bach's vocal music by arguing for a multi-layered approach to religion in Bach's compositional process. Chafe bases this approach primarily on two aspects of Bach's theology: first, the specific features of Johannine theology, which contrast with the more narrative approach found in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke); and second, contemporary homiletic and devotional writings - material that is not otherwise easily accessible, and less so in English translation. Bach's Johannine Theology provides an unprecedented, enlightening exploration of the theological and liturgical contexts within which this music was first heard [Publisher description].
Other form:	Print version: Chafe, Eric Thomas, 1946- J.S. Bach's Johannine theology. New York : Oxford University Press, 2014 9780199773343
Standard no.:	9780199773343

Table of Contents:

Introduction : Bach and John
Part I. Introductory themes. Spring 1724 and 1725 ; The ordering of salvation : aspects of scripture and the liturgical year ; Johannine themes
Part II. The St. John Passion. The St. John Passion : introduction and part one ; The concept of ambitus in the St. John Passion ; Jesus's trial : John, Francke, Bach ; Jesus's death and burial ; The Theologia Crucis and the Passion's symbolic structure
Part III. The cantatas for spring 1725. Easter through Misericordias : Cantatas 249, 6, 42, and 85 ; Jubilate to Ascension Day : Cantatas 103, 108, 87, and 128 ; Instrumental characteristics ; Exaudi and Pentecost : Cantatas 183, 74, 68, and 175 ; Trinity Sunday : Cantata 176, Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding ; Spring 1725 : the cantatas and the shape of the liturgy.

J.S. Bach's Johannine theology : the St. John Passion and the Cantatas for spring 1725 /

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