Lutheranism, Anti-Judaism, and Bach's St. John Passion With an Annotated Literal Translation of the Libretto |
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| Author:
| Marissen, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-511471-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1998 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $83.00 |
Book Description:
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Designed for general readers and scholars, this study explores the Lutheran commentary in Bach's St. John Passion and suggests that fostering hostility to Jews is not its subject or purpose. Also included are a literal, annotated translation of the libretto and an appendix discussing anti-Judaism and Bach's other works.
Designed for general readers and scholars, this study explores the Lutheran commentary in Bach's St. John Passion and suggests that fostering hostility to Jews is not its subject or purpose. Also included are a literal, annotated translation of the libretto and an appendix discussing anti-Judaism and Bach's other works.