Luther’s Theology of Music : : Spiritual Beauty and Pleasure / / Miikka E. Anttila.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1
• VerfasserIn: Anttila, Miikka E.,
• Place / Publishing House: Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2013]; ©2013
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Language: English
• Series: Theologische Bibliothek Töpelmann , 161
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (227 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; 1 Introduction --; 2 Voluptates aurium: the pleasures of music in Antiquity and the Middle Ages --; 3 Optimum Dei donum – the essence of music --; 4 Domina et gubernatrix affectuum humanorum – the power of music --; 5 Joy (gaudium) and Pleasure (voluptas) in Luther’s theology --; 6 Theology of beauty and the virtues of music --; Conclusion --; Abbreviations --; Sources --; Literature --; Subject Index --; Index of Names
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9783110310276; 9783110238570; 9783110238549; 9783110638165; 9783110317350; 9783110317343; 9783110317336; 9783110716825; 9783110551693
• ISSN: 0563-4288
• DOI: 10.1515/9783110310276
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Miikka E. Anttila.

The sweetness of music is something that has puzzled Christian theologians for centuries. In this study, Luther’s theology of music is approached from the point of view of pleasure. It examines the significance of joy, beauty and pleasure in relationship with music and Luther’s theology. The notion of music as the supreme gift of God requires also a discussion about the idea of ‘gift’. Music opens up new perspectives into Luther’s thinking. Luther has seldom been reckoned among aesthetic theologians. Nevertheless, Luther has a peculiar view on beauty, understanding faith as a kind of aesthetic contemplation.