Description: Since its first performance in 1724, J.S. Bach's St. John Passion has captured the spiritual and musical attention of audiences and congregations. Combining expert theological and musical analysis, this book looks at this monumental work from a twenty-first century perspective...
Brief description: Rev. Bradley C. Jenson is an ordained minister for over thirty years. He is the author of Luther and Bach on the Magnificat: For Advent and Christmas.
Review Quotes:
"Michael Fuchs and Bradley Jenson offer a thoughtful, original, and updated perspective of the relevance and both the historical and contemporary importance of this enduring work. The scholar, amateur, and lover of J.S. Bach's music will find this book fulfilling." --Earl Rivers, professor emeritus of conducting, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
""An excellent discussion of the continued role and importance of this seminal work. It is an engaging mix of musical, historical, and theological information, thorough enough to please the serious Bach aficionado, while still remaining approachable to those who simply wish to know more about the topic."" --L. Brett Scott, Professor of Ensembles and Conducting, UC College Conservatory of Music ""This is a responsible and detailed cross-disciplinary study around Bach's St. John Passion. In addition to an analysis of the Passion itself, it weaves together history and legacy; interpretation in the twenty-first century; performance practice; musical, theological, textual, and Biblical discussions; and questions about anti-Semitism and anti-Judaism."" --Rev. Paul Westermeyer, emeritus professor of church music, Luther Seminary