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The Gospel According to J.S. Bach: Did You Know?
A Musical Vocabulary for Budding Bach Fans
Compiled by Calvin Stopert and Jennifer Trofton
The Gospel According to Bach: Recommended Resources
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Freedom and Faith
Bach still speaks to the church today.
Paul Westermeyer
Bach & the Bible
His underlining and marginal comments give us a window into his personal faith.
Robin A. Leaver
Sermons that Sing
As part of his century's lengthy worship services, Bach's music reinforced and deepened the proclamation of the Word.
Robin A. Leaver
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.
Jennifer Woodruff Tait
Grace Notes
Luther's example inspired Christian composers to fill the church with the finest music they could create.
Carlos Messerli
The Gospel Truth
Luther believed that music has the power to teach Christian doctrine. He put this belief into practice with his catechism hymns.
Mark Noll, translations by George MacDonald
Singing the Word of God
Protestant reformer Martin Luther planted the seed that grew into a rich musical tradition culminating in Bach.
Mark Noll
The Christian History & Biography Timeline
Johann Sebastion Bach
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.
Calvin R. Stapert
A Joyful Noise
Jennifer Trafton
Caffeine and Counterpoint
The coffee craze unleashed Bach's whimsy.
Elesha Coffman
Bach in Japan
With the help of conductor Masaaki Suzuki, Bach's music is bringing the message of Christian hope to a secular nation.
Uwe Simon-Netto
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