| Chanting the Hebrew Bible: The Complete Guide to the Art of Cantillation [With CD] , Complete Edition Contributor(s): Jacobson, Joshua R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0827606931 ISBN-13: 9780827606937 Publisher: Jewish Publication Society OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: Chanting the Hebrew Bible provides a fine history of the tradition and offers a comprehensive explanation of the practice, an explanation of regional variations and grammatical rules, and shows how chanting dramatizes and interprets the meaning within the biblical text. In addition, Jacobson shares his unique system of notation and supplies extensive examples of musical notation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings - Religion | Biblical Reference - Language Study - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General |
| Dewey: 782.36 |
| LCCN: 2002000458 |
| Physical Information: 2.24" H x 8.82" W x 11.22" (6.49 lbs) 1000 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Chanting the Hebrew Bible provides a fine history of the tradition and offers a comprehensive explanation of the practice, an explanation of regional variations and grammatical rules, and shows how chanting dramatizes and interprets the meaning within the biblical text. In addition, Joshua R. Jacobson shares his unique system of notation and supplies extensive examples of musical notation. Errata Producing a book as expansive and detailed as Chanting the Hebrew Bible was a big undertaking, and author Joshua Jacobson and JPS are very proud of this remarkable book. We feel sure that it will be the most important reference in its field for years to come. |