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The Lord's Song in a Strange Land

- Music and Identity in Contemporary Jewish Worship

About The Lord's Song in a Strange Land

Music and the choice of musical settings function as one of the most basic forms of affiliation and identity in American Jewish congregations. This book examines how choice of melody helps Jews present and maintain their cultural identity. An audio CD packaged with the book includes field recordings of the most important tunes discussed.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195161816
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • May 14, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x231x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 360 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 30, 2024

Description of The Lord's Song in a Strange Land

Music and the choice of musical settings function as one of the most basic forms of affiliation and identity in American Jewish congregations. This book examines how choice of melody helps Jews present and maintain their cultural identity. An audio CD packaged with the book includes field recordings of the most important tunes discussed.

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