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• Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Lutheran: Theology  (311)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bach: The Fifth Evangelist - - Emphasizes the religious education and theological understanding of the composer as a means of understanding and appreciating his compositions.

Canons: Why Did Bach Write Them? - - Essay concludes that canonic processes may have held profound theological significance for the composer.

Coming to Fresh Terms with the Sacred in Bach - - Masaaki Suzuki's planned recording of the entire Bach canon brings focus to an examination on the necessity of being Christian to sing, play, or appreciate the composer's music, especially sacred works.

An Evangelical Musical Genius: "J. S. B.: S. D. G." - - Evaluation of Bach's overt Christianity, Lutheran heritage, and commitment to Reformation doctrine.

Fugue No. 4: C-Sharp Minor - - 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.

The Greatest Lutheran Composer - - A tribute to Bach and his contributions to church music by James Sucha.

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.

J.S. Bach in Japan - - Uwe Siemon-Netto makes claims that the composer's religious music is evangelizing Japan and preparing hearers for Christianity.

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.

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.

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.