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Author Anttila, Miikka E., 1967- author.

Title Luther's theology of music : spiritual beauty and pleasure / Miikka E. Anttila
Published Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2013]
©2013

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 227 pages)
Series Theologische Bibliothek Töpelmann ; Band 161
Theologische Bibliothek Töpelmann ; 161. Bd.
Contents Introduction -- Voluptates aurium : the pleasures of music in antiquity and the Middle Ages -- Optimum Dei donum : the essence of music -- Domina et gubernatrix affectuum humanorum : the power of music -- Joy (gaudium) and pleasure (voluptas) in Luther's theology -- Theology of beauty and the virtues of music
Summary "Lutheran theology is joyous spirituality, that fully appreciates the beauty of the world and is deeply affective by nature, cherishing the human emotions and imagination. This is the view that is opened by theology of music. Music was for Luther an excellent gift of God that was close to theology. This study examines the depths of this notion and attests the theological significance of pleasure, establishing also Luther as an aesthetic thinker"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-224) and indexes
Notes In English
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Subject Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
SUBJECT Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 fast
Subject Music -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Theology, Doctrinal -- History.
RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
Music -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Theology, Doctrinal
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783110310276
3110310279