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Exploring the intersection of sound and culture, this collection features twenty-two studies that delve into medieval Islamic and Judaic perspectives on music. It addresses the origins of music, its symbolic and philosophical meanings, and the transmission of knowledge. The work highlights cultural traditions, particularly those that flourished in the Iberian Peninsula, showcasing a rich tapestry of musical practices and intercultural exchange during a pivotal historical period.
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Music and its Virtues in Islamic and Judaic Writings, Amnon Shiloah
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Music and its Virtues in Islamic and Judaic Writings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amnon Shiloah
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9781138375123
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature, Art / Culture, Music, About Literature, World history, Esotericism and Religion, Judaica
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of sound and culture, this collection features twenty-two studies that delve into medieval Islamic and Judaic perspectives on music. It addresses the origins of music, its symbolic and philosophical meanings, and the transmission of knowledge. The work highlights cultural traditions, particularly those that flourished in the Iberian Peninsula, showcasing a rich tapestry of musical practices and intercultural exchange during a pivotal historical period.