Social Functions of Synagogue Song

A Durkheimian Approach

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Theory & Criticism, Ethnomusicology, Music Styles, Religious
Cover of the book Social Functions of Synagogue Song by Jonathan L. Friedmann, Lexington Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jonathan L. Friedmann ISBN: 9780739168325
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: April 26, 2012
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Jonathan L. Friedmann
ISBN: 9780739168325
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: April 26, 2012
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

Social Functions of Synagogue Song: A Durkheimian Approach by Jonathan L. Friedmann paints a detailed picture of the important role sacred music plays in Jewish religious communities. This study explores one possible way to approach the subject of music’s intimate connection with public worship: applying sociologist Émile Durkeim’s understanding of ceremonial ritual to synagogue music. Durkheim observed that religious ceremonies serve disciplinary, cohesive, revitalizing, and euphoric functions within religious communities. Drawing upon musical examples from different composers, regions, periods, rites, and services, Friedmann demonstrates how Jewish sacred music performs these functions.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Social Functions of Synagogue Song: A Durkheimian Approach by Jonathan L. Friedmann paints a detailed picture of the important role sacred music plays in Jewish religious communities. This study explores one possible way to approach the subject of music’s intimate connection with public worship: applying sociologist Émile Durkeim’s understanding of ceremonial ritual to synagogue music. Durkheim observed that religious ceremonies serve disciplinary, cohesive, revitalizing, and euphoric functions within religious communities. Drawing upon musical examples from different composers, regions, periods, rites, and services, Friedmann demonstrates how Jewish sacred music performs these functions.

More books from Lexington Books

Cover of the book Institutions and Incentives in Regulatory Science by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Ontic Ethics by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Congolese Social Networks by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Educating through Popular Culture by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book A Philosophy of Sacred Nature by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper, and the Summer of Love by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Unveiling Whiteness in the Twenty-First Century by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book The Catholic Church in Ireland Today by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Charles Corm by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Envisioning Black Feminist Voodoo Aesthetics by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Contemporary Africa and the Foreseeable World Order by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Spatial Resistance by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Facing South to Africa by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Music, Dance, Affect, and Emotions in Latin America by Jonathan L. Friedmann
Cover of the book Everyday Adjustments in Havana by Jonathan L. Friedmann
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy