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Issue 95
The Gospel According to J.S. Bach

Issue 95
2007

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The Gospel According to J.S. Bach: Did You Know?
A Musical Vocabulary for Budding Bach Fans


A Joyful Noise


To the Glory of God Alone
Fueled by his Lutheran faith, J. S. Bach devoted his life to creating music for refreshment, proclamation, and praise.


Caffeine and Counterpoint
The coffee craze unleashed Bach's whimsy.


Singing the Word of God
Protestant reformer Martin Luther planted the seed that grew into a rich musical tradition culminating in Bach.


The Gospel Truth
Luther believed that music has the power to teach Christian doctrine. He put this belief into practice with his catechism hymns.


Grace Notes
Luther's example inspired Christian composers to fill the church with the finest music they could create.


What Language Shall I Borrow?
When Bach wanted to express the depths of Christ's suffering, he used the words and melodies of well-known hymns.


The Christian History & Biography Timeline
Johann Sebastion Bach

Sermons that Sing
As part of his century's lengthy worship services, Bach's music reinforced and deepened the proclamation of the Word.


Bach & the Bible
His underlining and marginal comments give us a window into his personal faith.


Freedom and Faith
Bach still speaks to the church today.


The Gospel According to Bach: Recommended Resources
Dig deeper into this issue's theme.

Bach in Japan
With the help of conductor Masaaki Suzuki, Bach's music is bringing the message of Christian hope to a secular nation.




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