Arnold, Jonathan. creator text bibliography Electronic books. vtu 2014 monographic eng 1 online resource. Sacred Music in Secular Society is a new and challenging work asking why Christian sacred music is now appealing afresh to a wide and varied audience, both religious and secular. Blending scholarship, theological reflection and interviews with some of the greatest musicians and spiritual leaders of our day, Arnold suggests that the intrinsically theological and spiritual nature of sacred music remains an immense attraction particularly in secular society. This book will appeal to readers interested in contemporary spirituality, Christianity, music, worship, faith and society, whether believers. Part 1. The practice of sacred music. Composers : midwives of faith ; The performers I : within the context of religious worship ; The performers II : outside the context of religious worship -- Part 2. The reception of sacred music ; Who is listening? ; Sacred music : culture and society ; What is the future of sacred music? by Jonathan Arnold. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-165) and index. Music Religious aspects Music Social aspects Music Religious aspects Music Social aspects MUSIC Instruction & Study Theory Music Religious aspects Music Social aspects ML3921 .A76 2014eb 781.71 Arnold, Jonathan. (DLC) 2013026725 (OCoLC)854541639 9781409451723 1409451720 1306549922 9781306549929 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=670247 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=670247 N$T 140128 20200709060018.0 ocn869281629 eng