From the iPod to the car radio, from movie soundtracks to Muzak at the shopping mall, from singing in the shower to the concert arena, music is an unavoidable part of our lives. Not only is music ubiquitous, it is powerful: creating moods, evoking memories and images, uniting people, and providing an outlet of expression for even the most tone deaf among us. Besides its prominent position in culture, music has obviously had a key role in the worship of God's people.  
  
This well-rounded study examines the connections between music and theology by engaging Scripture, musical history, and contemporary culture and exploring how God's truth sounds and how it might "re-sound" in the realm of music. Resounding Truth will help readers develop discernment and wisdom, both for thinking about music in the church and Christian life and for engaging with one of culture's most influential touchstones.  
  
"A profound, rigorous, and original work. Very few new books in theology or religious studies show this level of freshness and imagination. I hope it will be a landmark essay in this crucial field of reflection on theology and the creative arts."  
\--__Rowan Williams__, Archbishop of Canterbury  
  
"Jeremy Begbie is musician/theologian par excellence. Whatever music you enjoy and wherever you are on the journey of faith and understanding, he will delight, surprise, challenge, and inspire you. A wonderful book by a wonderful writer, thinker, and musician."  
\--__N. T. Wright__, Bishop of Durham  
  
"Jeremy Begbie has published a number of fine books in which he, as both a Christian theologian and a practicing musician, reflects on music; but this is his finest. It is theologically acute, deeply informed by both the history of music and the history of reflections on music, and throughout displays Begbie's wide-ranging engagement with music of many kinds from both the past and the present. A rich contribution!"  
\--__Nicholas Wolterstorff__, Yale University and University of Virginia  
  
"Jeremy Begbie's thinking emerges out of a fusion of the best musical thinking about theology and the best theological thinking about music. The resulting text is charged with energy and insight--and not just for musicians and theologians. This vital work is poised to energize and strengthen the entire Christian community."  
\--__John D. Witvliet__, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship  
  
"This book resounds with the thoughtful, dynamic, and always engaging voice of Jeremy Begbie. Marked by a breathtaking range, driven by a creative vision, and packed with judicious insights, it will no doubt shape conversations about theology and the arts for years to come."  
\--__Roger Lundin__, Wheaton College

__Jeremy S. Begbie__ (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is Thomas A. Langford Research Professor of Theology at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He previously served as honorary professor of theology at the University of St. Andrews; associate principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge; and affiliated lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. A noted pianist, he has lectured widely in the UK, the US, and South Africa. He is the author of Voicing Creation's Praise: Towards a Theology of the Arts and Theology, Music, and Time and the editor of Beholding the Glory: Incarnation through the Arts and Sounding the Depths: Theology through the Arts.

__Christianity Today 2008 Book Award (Theology/Ethics)__   
Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can. Resounding Truth shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals opportunity for sincere, heartfelt praise.  
   
With practical examples, lucid explanations, and an accessible bibliography, this book will help music lovers discover how God's diversity shines through sound. Begbie helps readers see the Master of Song and experience the harmony of heavenly hope.

A world-renowned scholar and musician helps Christians respond with theological discernment to music.

Introduction  
Part 1: Music in Action  
1\. What Are We Talking About?  
2\. Music in Action in Biblical Times  
Part 2: Encounters  
3\. Music and God's Cosmic Order: The Great Tradition  
4\. A Sixteenth-Century Trio  
5\. Wise Beyond Words  
6\. Three Musical Theologians  
7\. Two Theological Musicians  
Part 3: Music in a Christian Ecology  
8\. A Christian Ecology  
9\. Music in God's World  
10\. Music in God's Calling  
11\. Singular Powers  
Conclusion  
Notes  
Bibliography  
Index

\["For Christians passionate about music and faith", "Helps you find God\\u2019s truth within diverse melodies", "You will deepen your appreciation for God through music"\]

Discover the Gospel in music with Jeremy Begbie's Resounding Truth eBook.

Begbie, Jeremy S.

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Music in Action

1. What Are We Talking About?

2. Music in Action in Biblical Times

Part 2: Encounters

3. Music and God's Cosmic Order: The Great Tradition

4. A Sixteenth-Century Trio

5. Wise beyond Words

6. Three Musical Theologians

7. Two Theological Musicians

Part 3: Music in a Christian Ecology

8. A Christian Ecology

9. Music in God's World

10. Music in God's Calling

11. Singular Powers

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Scripture Index

Name Index

Subject Index

About the Author

Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can.Resounding Truthshows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals opportunity for sincere, heartfelt praise.  
  
With practical examples, lucid explanations, and an accessible bibliography, this book will help music lovers discover how God's diversity shines through sound. Begbie helps readers see the Master of Song and experience the harmony of heavenly hope.

Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can. This book shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. It helps music lovers discover how God's diversity shines through sound.

Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can. "Resounding Truth" shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals opportunity for sincere, heartfelt praise. With practical examples, lucid explanations, and an accessible bibliography, this book will help music lovers discover how God's diversity shines through sound. Begbie helps readers see the Master of Song and experience the harmony of heavenly hope.

Jeremy S. Begbie (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is honorary professor of theology at the University of St. Andrews; associate principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge; and an affiliated lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. A notable pianist, he has lectured widely in the UK, the US, and South Africa. He is the author of Voicing Creation's Praise: Towards a Theology of the Arts and Theology, Music, and Time and the editor of Beholding the Glory: Incarnation through the Arts and Sounding the Depths: Theology through the Arts.

"Resounding the Truth" by Jeremy S. Begbie explores the Gospel in music. It offers practical insights and examples for Christians to appreciate divine inspiration in melodies.

\["For music lovers seeking spiritual connections in songs", "Uncovers hidden Gospel messages in everyday music", "You will experience deeper praise and joy in listening"\]

Discover the Gospel in music with Jeremy Begbie's insightful book.

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