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Word, Chant, And Song eBook

Spiritual Transformation In Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, And Sikhism

by Harold Coward
language: english
Publisher: State University of New York Press, September of 2019 ‧
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An accessible introduction to the centrality of word, chant, and song in the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Sikh traditions.

In academic religious studies and musicology, little attention has been given to chanted word, hymns, and songs, yet these are often the key spiritual practices for lay devotees. To address this gap in knowledge, Harold Coward presents a thematic study of sacred sound as it functions in word, chant, and song for devotees in the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Sikh traditions. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction of a particular tradition''s word/scripture, followed by case studies showcasing the diversity of understanding and the range of chant and song in devotee practice, and concludes with a brief illustration of new trends in music and chant within the tradition. Written in a style that will appeal to both scholars and lay readers, technical terms are clearly explained and case studies explicitly include devotees'' personal experiences of songs and chants in public and private religious ritual.

Word, Chant, And Song

Spiritual Transformation In Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, And Sikhism

by Harold Coward

Property Description
ISBN: 9781438475776
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date: September of 2019
Language: English
Format: eBook
File Format and Compatibility:
Collection: Suny Series In Religious Studies
Categories: eBooks in English > Art > Music
eBooks in English > Fiction > Essays
eBooks in English > Faith & Religion > Science and History of Religions
eBooks in English > Tourist Guides and Maps > Asia, Pacific and Oceania
EAN: 9781438475776
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