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by Jeremy S. Begbie

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Jeremy S. Begbie

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SPCK Publishing (January 1, 2008)

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Resounding Truth shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely inspired imagination reveals opportunity.

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Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie's Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World . Each volume explores particular cultural expressions, seeking to discover God's presence in the world and to involve readers in sympathetic dialogue and active discipleship.

Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie's Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music shows Christians how to uncover the gospel message in the melodies that surround us; discover God's diversity shining through sound; see the Master of Song; and experience the harmony of heavenly hope. Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music (9780801026959) by Jeremy S. Begbie.

Once into the world of Musical Instrument Digital Interface, Begbie quickly trails off but, whatever one think about digitization, its domination in many facets of music-making demands more attention than Begbie gives it here. As the digital realm can perfect intonation, quantize rhythms, and adjust tempo (without altering pitch), action in the digital realm is without equal in reproducing the sound waves that Begbie argues are essential to music’s integrity. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals opportunity. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals opportunity for sincere, heartfelt praise. Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can. Resounding Truth shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us.

For his book, Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music, Begbie won the 2008 Christianity Today . In The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology Since 1918, ed. David Ford. Malden: Blackwell, 2005.

For his book, Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music, Begbie won the 2008 Christianity Today Book Award in the theology/ethics category. Music in God's Purposes, Continuum, 1989. Voicing Creation's Praise: Towards A Theology of the Arts, T&T Clark, 1991. Beholding the Glory: Incarnation Through the Arts (e., DLT/Baker Books, 2000. Beauty, Sentimentality and the Arts. In The Beauty of God: Theology and the Arts, eds.

Jeremy Begbie has published a number of fine books in which he, as both a Christian theologian and a practicing . Jeremy S. Begbie (P.

Jeremy Begbie has published a number of fine books in which he, as both a Christian theologian and a practicing musician, reflects on music; but this is his finest. It is theologically acute, deeply informed by both the history of music and the history of reflections on music, and throughout displays Begbie's wide-ranging engagement with music of many kinds from both the past and the present. A rich contribution! -Nicholas Wolterstorff, Yale University and University of Virginia.

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Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can. Resounding Truth shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals opportunity for sincere, heartfelt praise. With practical examples, lucid explanations, and an accessible bibliography, this book will help music lovers discover how God's diversity shines through sound. Begbie helps readers see the Master of Song and experience the harmony of heavenly hope.

Wizer

This is an important book to read to gain insight into the role that Worship music has in our worship services. It goes a long way to help churches plan a theology of worship in churches. It is an excellent book and should be required reading within Music groups in churches.

Kagrel

Begbie draws on numerous disciplines such as music theory, music history, philosophy and Christian theology to explore music and Christianity. He also connects with modern culture and how music is approached in both sacred and secular contexts. Among the most interesting points were his discussion of time and creation and how they relate to our view of music. It's a very well written book, and was more interesting and easier to read than most academic books. Because of the depth of theological discussions this book would probably even be of interest to people who are interested in Christian theology even if music is not a primary interest.

Shaktiktilar

Excellent work, just the sort of "theology of music" text I've been looking for. Of course not exhaustive (how could a book on such a subject be?) but rich, sympathetic and highly thought-provoking. A draught of cool water to a lifelong music fanatic, particularly classical and sacred choral.

Kendis

Everything was great!

Vrion

This is one of the first books I read on Christianity and the arts, and I found it very helpful. Jeremy Begbie explores the world of music and covers a lot of ground. He discusses the power of music and its important role in our daily lives. A large portion of the book is dedicated to the history of music and to the history of music theory. From the ancient Greeks to Luther, Calvin, Barth, and Bach, the book traces the prevailing theories regarding what music is and how it works. This includes both philosophy and theology. Begbie also discusses some intriguing facets of music that can aid us in the way we think about God (and the Trinity in particular). I would caution the average reader that this book is written at the scholarly level, which means that it's well researched and carefully nuanced, but this will likely be a barrier for most readers. For my brief review on this book and most of the books out there on Christianity and the arts, see: theologyforreallife.com/artsbooks

Saithinin

RESOUNDING TRUTH: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music (Engaging Culture) (Paperback) by Jeremy S. Begbie

Jeremy Begbie is professor of Theology at Cambridge University. Most of his work deals with cross-pollination between Christian theology and the arts. There is currently a Youtube link with a fine presentation by Begbie called "THE SENSE OF AN ENDING: The Musical Self" from University of California TV back in the 90s. [...]
After seeing that video (which you can buy online and I recommend), I wanted to read his writing and finally found this reasonably priced volume aimed at a non-academic audience. It is a kind of introductory course on how Christians have sought to understand what music really is and to discover both the source of, and proper uses of, the powers of music to enhance life and deepen faith. He starts with a historical review of thought on the subject including classical views and includes a nice section on Luther's views on music--as well as of Calvin, Zwingli, and other influential Christian thinkers. He includes the work of several "modern" composers with a spiritual bent. (E.g. He discusses how these have found ways to represent timelessness as well as temporality in their works.) He discusses the tensions between composer and performer. He discusses the ambivalence of many Christians regarding the fleshly and the spiritual powers of music. He overviews everything that the Bible says about musical instruments.

In the main part of the book he presents his own work and thoughts on the subject, covering but amplifying what is in the Youtube video. It is very thought provoking, profound, and wonderful--a rich and pretty much non-technical presentation. I imagine a musician would get more out of it than me, but he lets the reader share in a musician's insights. As a confessional Lutheran, I am irritated to see the word "Theology" taken to mean merely "thinking about God" (beyond what can be derived from the Scriptures), but at the same time, I believe that thinking about God in all aspects of life, including music, and seeking all kinds of sound wisdom is a worthwhile activity, as long as it supplements and serves rather than replaces in our life the bigger foundational messages of the Scriptures. In Begbie, you get a beautiful and compelling picture of how a Christian's life work is enriched by integrating it with his faith. He is a world-class scholar, a fine Christian and a gifted teacher. He is NOT a modernist or post-modernist in his views, but appears to be Biblically sound, committed to following the teachings of Scripture rather than deconstructing them.

Jare

I have finished reading Resounding Truth and, to put it bluntly, find myself liberated from the claws of dualism. Certainly I've (unconsciously) inherited loads of Augustine, Calvin, Zwingli, and the like in my Christian upbringing. After reading Voicing Creation's Praise a couple of years ago (and specially now) I can very clearly see how much of my worldview has been pervasively poisoned by Neoplatonism--because of which, as I look back, a lot of life has been sucked away from me. Thankfully, however, these books have helped me to reevaluate unhealthy presuppositions--and, in doing so, simultaneously keeping me from falling into Schleiermacher's opposite alternative. Gladly, I now find myself invited to part company with Luther, Bach, Barth, Bonhoeffer, and many others who acknowledge the good, God-given wonders of sound. What a gift, truly. Thank you, Jeremy, for your clarity of thought, for the grace with which every page is filled, for your insightful and imaginative wisdom, for your discomfort with easy answers. I cannot emphasize how much this material has (already) opened up a world of possibilities of knowing God through music: it will take a lifetime to unpack.

Covers the history of the philosophical conversation about music's meaning and truth, significant theologians' regard and use of music, and the musical strategies of various composers to convey theological ideas.

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