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- An Evangelical Musical Genius: "J. S. B.: S. D. G." - Evaluation of Bach's overt Christianity, Lutheran heritage, and commitment to Reformation doctrine.
www.faithalone.org/journal/1996i/Farstad.html
- Bach and Antisemitism - Expresses the opinion that he was not anti-Jewish and that while holding to 18th century norms, he presented the New Testament texts as written and did not harp on the Jews in his arias and recitatives.
www.bachfaq.org/antisem.html
- Bach and Dürer: Passion Music and Imagery - Series of woodcuts matched with selections from the St. Matthew Passion. Includes scenes from late in the life of Christ, his suffering, death, burial.
www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/ashp/oconnor/freedom/pcpage.html
- Bach and Today's Theologians - States that Bach's liturgical accomplishments include not proof-texting, but presenting the Scriptures in a straightforward manner so they might reveal themselves as God intended.
theologytoday.ptsem.edu/jul1985/v42-2-criticscorner1.htm
- Bach B Minor Mass - Analysis of the theological enumeration of certain portions of the piece according to a Trinitarian understanding of God.
www.bcg.org/Program_Notes/BachBmin_596.html
- Bach Bibliography - Complex engine by Yo Tomita allows search by keyword, musical type, language, publication type, and aspect of discussion, including general, historical, biographical, manuscript, and religious.
www.npj.com/bach/bb-complex.html
- Bach's Lutheranism - Essay about his influence on theology, music, and liturgics in the Lutheran church by Christopher D. Barth.
www.arcticwind.com/cdb/writings/bach.shtml
- Bach, the Evangelist - Text of radio play featuring the composer with contributions from Michael Merissen, Robin Leaver, and John Kleinig, with references to various compositions as his music and theology are examined.
www.abc.net.au/rn/relig/enc/stories/s202902.htm
- Bach: The Fifth Evangelist - Emphasizes the religious education and theological understanding of the composer as a means of understanding and appreciating his compositions.
www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/130/52.0.html
- Canons: Why Did Bach Write Them? - Essay concludes that canonic processes may have held profound theological significance for the composer.
jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/whycanon.html
- J. S. Bach: Orthodox Lutheran Theologian - A brief study his theology, examining whether he was an Orthodox Lutheran, a Pietist, or a Rationalist. Includes endnotes, annotated bibliography, and a brief time line.
members.aol.com/lutherland/stuff/bach.html
- J.S. Bach in Japan - Uwe Siemon-Netto makes claims that the composer's religious music is evangelizing Japan and preparing hearers for Christianity.
www.firstthings.com/ftissues/ft0006/opinion/siemon-netto.html
- Meaningfulness in Bach's Cyclical Works - This article examines pattern and meaning in the canons and other parts of the composers' works, both sacred and secular. Includes VCD sound.
jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/intentional.html
- Table Talk: What Language Shall I Borrow To Thank You, Dearest Friend? - Lutheran Ministerium and Synod of the United States newsletter includes article on the religious works of Bach.
www.lmsusa.org/tt-08-00.htm
- The Greatest Lutheran Composer - A tribute to Bach and his contributions to church music by James Sucha.
www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/36968
- When Did Bach Find Time to Pray? - Brief examination of the gematria, or number patterns in his compositions, suggesting that their careful placement was part of his prayer and meditation.
www.adoremus.org/11-00-mattingly.html
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