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Bach Bibliography - http://www.npj.com/bach/bb-complex.html
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. |
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Canons: Why Did Bach Write Them? - http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/whycanon.html
Essay concludes that canonic processes may have held profound theological significance for the composer. |
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Meaningfulness in Bach's Cyclical Works - http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/intentional.html
This article examines pattern and meaning in the canons and other parts of the composers' works, both sacred and secular. Includes VCD sound. |
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Bach and Dürer: Passion Music and Imagery - http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/ashp/oconnor/freedom/pcpage.html
Series of woodcuts matched with selections from the St. Matthew Passion. Includes scenes from late in the life of Christ, his suffering, death, burial. |
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Bach and Today's Theologians - http://theologytoday.ptsem.edu/jul1985/v42-2-criticscorner1.htm
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. |
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When Did Bach Find Time to Pray? - http://www.adoremus.org/11-00-mattingly.html
Brief examination of the gematria, or number patterns in his compositions, suggesting that their careful placement was part of his prayer and meditation. |
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An Evangelical Musical Genius: "J. S. B.: S. D. G." - http://www.faithalone.org/journal/1996i/Farstad.html
Evaluation of Bach's overt Christianity, Lutheran heritage, and commitment to Reformation doctrine. |
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J. S. Bach: Orthodox Lutheran Theologian - http://www.xrysostom.com/bach.html
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. |
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Fugue No. 4: C-Sharp Minor - http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/wtc/i04.html
Theological connotations of the piece from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I with an analysis and performance in Shockwave format. From Sojourn by Timothy A. Smith. |
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The Greatest Lutheran Composer - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/36968
A tribute to Bach and his contributions to church music by James Sucha. |