Musical illuminations of Genesis narratives

"This volume examines the stories of Genesis in music, showing how musical settings can illuminate many of the Bible's most noted tales. Helen Leneman studies oratorios, operas and songs (as well as their librettos) to shed light on how Genesis has been understood and experienced over time...

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Subtitles:Musical illuminations of Genesis narratives
Main Author: Leneman, Helen 1945- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London Oxford New York New Delhi Sydney Bloomsbury International Clark, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2017
In: Library of Hebrew bible/Old Testament studies (volume 646)
Year: 2017
Reviews:[Rezension von: Leneman, Helen, Musical Illuminations of Genesis Narratives] (2019) (Buster, Aubrey)
Series/Journal:Library of Hebrew bible/Old Testament studies Old Testament studies volume 646
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Genesis / Setting to music / History 1700-2010 / Reception
Further subjects:B Bible. Genesis Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Oratorios Analysis, appreciation
B Operas Analysis, appreciation
B Bible in music