Christian Church, music of the early

McKinnon, James W.

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“…77 Tertullian also designates the religious community of the Valentinians as a society, collegium, with many members. 78 Evidently, Christian communities were regarded as a sort of voluntary association, 75 Just., Dial. 10 (tra.…”

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“…Th ey would, of course, be read as confi rmation that all that had happened with Jesus and the Church was in accordance with the Scriptures. 78 It is very improbable, however, that the writings which, according to 1 Timothy 4:13, had to be read in the churches included any Gospels. True, the Gospel of Mark (and Q) already existed, but this work (these works) does (do) not seem to have circulated widely.…”

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“…Th e sermon is an interpretation of the account of the Passover in Exodus as a foreshadowing or "type" of the death and resurrection of Christ. 78 Melito's sermon refl ects the practice of preaching based on a passage from Scripture; however, it is an exceptional case because at that time the Law was not regularly read in Christian communities.A diff erent type of preaching is mentioned by Justin Martyr. He describes an assembly in which aft er the readings the president speaks a word of (admonishment and stimulation) to call on his hearers to the "imitation of the good contained therein."…”

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“…If they do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is being played?" 78 Th is passage implies that if musical instruments are played well, so that they produce distinct notes, one knows what is being played. In the 226 chapter six same way, Christians should preferably speak in articulate language, so that one can know what they say.…”

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The Earliest History of the Christian Gathering

Alikin¹

2010

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Koninklijke Brill nv reserves the right to protect the publication against unauthorized use and to authorize dissemination by means of offprints, legitimate photocopies, microform editions, reprints, translations, and secondary information sources, such as abstracting and indexing services including databases. Requests for commercial re-use, use of parts of the publication, and/or translations must be addressed to Koninklijke Brill nv.This book is printed on acid-free paper and produced in a sustainable manner.This is an open access title distributed under the terms of the cc-by-nc License, which permits any non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited.An electronic version of this book is freely available, thanks to the support of libraries working with Knowledge Unlatched. More information about the initiative can be found at www.knowledgeunlatched.org. I would like to thank my supervisor, Dr. Henk Jan de Jonge, Professor of New Testament Exegesis and Early Christian Literature at Leiden University, for his willingness to spend his precious time on this project and giving me excellent supervision during the three years that I worked on my dissertation. He proved to be an ideal mentor, exceeding my expectations in every way. Detailed Library of CongressI am also thankful to the Institute for Religious Studies at Leiden University and its staff for providing an agreeable working place and assisting me in all practical matters that arose during the preparation of my dissertation.Th e editors in chief of the Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae have studied the manuscript with care, off ering some invaluable suggestions.Helen Vince was kind enough to correct the English of this book; for any mistakes that remain I myself am responsible. INTRODUCTIONTh e periodical gathering of the Christian Church has a long and complex history. Th is present study endeavours to give a reconstruction of the earliest stages of this history. As a social and religious phenomenon, the early Christian gathering did not arise in a cultural vacuum. Th e Graeco-Roman world was saturated with cults and religious groups, movements, traditions, all with their own meetings and ceremonies. Th is vibrant and variegated religious environment was the context in which the early Christian gathering took shape. Any attempt to trace the history of the early Christian meeting has to take this historical setting into account. Th e origins and early development of the Christian gathering should be seen within the context of the social and religious culture of the Graeco-Roman world, of which Christians and Jews formed part. In particular, since the central event of the Christian gathering during the formative period was a meal, the beginnings of the gathering should be considered in the context of the traditions held by various groups in the matter of communal dining. As a rule, whenever early Christians met as a community, they shared a meal. In this, they did not diff er f...

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Music and Spirituality

2024

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The composer Sir James MacMillan has often referred to music as ‘the most spiritual of the arts’, and for many people, regardless of religious affiliation, this rings true. In listening to music, we are drawn to dimensions of human experience beyond the material. This collection brings together leading scholars from various disciplines – including Christian theology, musicology, and psychology and neuroscience – to interrogate the intimate relationship between music and spirituality. Organised in three parts – theological approaches, empirical methods, and Christian worship – the volume covers a vibrant array of topics. From examining how the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the profile of contemporary worship to investigating the spiritual effects of bodily positioning in liturgical spaces, from exploring spiritual experience through heart and breathing activity, electrodermal activity, and saliva samples to comparing the spiritual experiences of British Methodists with Welsh sporting fans, these essays attend to the lived reality of people’s perceived spiritual experiences through music. This collection will be an invaluable resource for scholars in the growing field of Christian theology and music, and will serve as a cornerstone for future research at the intersection of theology, music, and psychology and neuroscience. It will also appeal to anyone curious about why music consistently, across cultures, occupies a unique space bridging the material and spiritual dimensions of human life.

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MacMillan

2024

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In the foreword James MacMillan discusses the profound influence of Shūsaku Endō's novel Silence on his third symphony. Endō's exploration of God's silence in the face of human suffering, such as torture and genocide, is depicted not as absence but as a form of presence. This concept resonates with MacMillan, who sees parallels in the creative process of composing music. He argues that silence is not merely emptiness but a space rich with potential, where music is born. MacMillan reflects on the necessity for composers to engage deeply with silence, despite its inherent fears and challenges, to access their inner creative resources. He draws analogies with religious experiences, particularly the contemplative practice of gazing at icons, which can reveal deeper spiritual truths. Ultimately, MacMillan emphasizes that a composer’s engagement with silence is essential for the creation of meaningful and profound music.

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