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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2015
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2015
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History shows that Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a devout member of
the Lutheran faith. Studying Bach’s life reveals that two sects of Lutheranism were the
most influential to him, Orthodoxy and Pietism. A brief historical study of these two
sects’ founders and their theology are presented in this document. All of Bach’s
compositions are a reflection of his Christian beliefs but none is greater than his St.
Matthew Passion. Although Bach is known to be a member of the Orthodox
denomination, by observing the parallels between the beliefs of the two sects and the St. Matthew Passion, this document reveals Bach to take a more liberal view. This thesis intends to show that Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is a universal piece of Christian music that transcends religious denomination. Ultimately, Bach’s faith was centered on Jesus Christ and His message.
the Lutheran faith. Studying Bach’s life reveals that two sects of Lutheranism were the
most influential to him, Orthodoxy and Pietism. A brief historical study of these two
sects’ founders and their theology are presented in this document. All of Bach’s
compositions are a reflection of his Christian beliefs but none is greater than his St.
Matthew Passion. Although Bach is known to be a member of the Orthodox
denomination, by observing the parallels between the beliefs of the two sects and the St. Matthew Passion, this document reveals Bach to take a more liberal view. This thesis intends to show that Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is a universal piece of Christian music that transcends religious denomination. Ultimately, Bach’s faith was centered on Jesus Christ and His message.
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125 p.
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FA00004380
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2015.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2015
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2015
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2015
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2015
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2015
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FAU
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FA00004380
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Attributed name: Department of Music
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Hubbard, Tennison
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Graduate College
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125 p.
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The theological roots and historical context of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew passion, BWV 244
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2015
2015
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
The theological roots and historical context of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew passion, BWV 244
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The theological roots and historical context of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew passion, BWV 244