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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779171703321

Autore

Friedmann Jonathan L. <1980->

Titolo

Social functions of synagogue song [[electronic resource] ] : a Durkheimian approach / / Jonathan L. Friedmann

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, : Lexington Books, c2012

ISBN

1-280-65965-3

9786613636584

0-7391-6832-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (199 p.)

Disciplina

781.76

Soggetti

Synagogue music - History and criticism

Synagogue music - Social aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Durkheim and religion -- Discipline -- Cohesion -- Revitalization -- Euphoria.

Sommario/riassunto

Social Functions of Synagogue Song: A Durkheimian Approach by Jonathan L. Friedmann paints a detailed picture of the important role sacred music plays in Jewish religious communities. Drawing upon the work of EĢmile Durkeim, the book examines how synagogue songs serve disciplinary, cohesive, revitalizing, and euphoric functions.