Luther's theology of music : spiritual beauty and pleasure / Miikka E. Anttila.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anttila, Miikka E., 1967-

Series:

Theologische Bibliothek Töpelmann ; 161. Bd.

Theologische bibliothek töpelmann ; Band 161

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Music.

Theology, Doctrinal--History.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.

Luther, Martin.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 p.)

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The sweetness of music is something that has puzzled Christian theologians for centuries. In this study, Luther's theology of music is approached from the point of view of pleasure. It examines the significance of joy, beauty and pleasure in relationship with music and Luther's theology. The notion of music as the supreme gift of God requires also a discussion about the idea of 'gift'. Music opens up new perspectives into Luther's thinking. Luther has seldom been reckoned among aesthetic theologians. Nevertheless, Luther has a peculiar view on beauty, understanding faith as a kind of aesthetic contemplation.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Voluptates aurium: the pleasures of music in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

3 Optimum Dei donum - the essence of music

4 Domina et gubernatrix affectuum humanorum - the power of music

5 Joy (gaudium) and Pleasure (voluptas) in Luther's theology

6 Theology of beauty and the virtues of music

Conclusion

Abbreviations

Sources

Literature

Subject Index

Index of Names

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

3-11-031027-9

OCLC:

861692387