The Music of Jesus: From Composition to Koinonia

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Summary: Interesting and Insightful
Review: I have read through this book twice and have found it to be thought-provoking and well written. Hijleh accurately portrays the state of modern art music within the Christian community and presents a unique approach for better interaction between art music composers and the Christian church. His arguements are well thought-out and passionately presented. At times it may seem that he is overly idealistic in regards to what can or should be accomplished... but so little has been published on this subject and there is so much work to be done for those who labor in this field that a little bit of idealism may be just the thing. This book is highly reccomended for students of sacred music, Church musicians, pastors, and composers.

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Summary: This is the author's summary of the book
Review: This fresh theological examination of music composition and participation combines a thoroughly Biblical worldview with careful attention to the postmodernity of our time. The musical freedoms and responsibilities of both Christian composers and the Christian community as a whole are considered, with an eye toward encouraging the Church to formulate a leading theology of art music now and for the future. The author asserts that such a theology must be rooted firmly in the concept of Jesus Christ as Lord of all creation and creativity.