Chanting the Hebrew Bible (Complete Edition): The Complete Guide to the Art of Cantillation

by Joshua R. Jacobson

Overview

Chanting the Hebrew Bible provides a fine history of the tradition and offers a comprehensive explanation of the practice, an explanation of regional variations and grammatical rules, and shows how chanting dramatizes and interprets the meaning within the biblical text. In addition, Joshua R. Jacobson shares his unique system of notation and supplies extensive examples of musical notation. Errata Producing a book as expansive and detailed as Chanting the Hebrew Bible was a big undertaking, and author Joshua Jacobson and JPS are very proud of this remarkable book. We feel sure that it will be the most important reference in its field for years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827606937
Publisher:	The Jewish Publication Society
Publication date:	06/25/2002
Series:	Bible Titles Series
Edition description:	BOOK & CD; Complete Edition
Pages:	1000
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

"An authoritative, exhaustively detailed survey of the history, structure, performance, and inculcation of the trop."—Jerusalem Report

Jerusalem Report

"Even those who consider themselves experts will learn a lot from this book."—Susan Miron, Forward

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