The Music of the Moravian Church in America

The Music of the Moravian Church in America

Author: Nola Reed Knouse

Publisher: University Rochester Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 158046260X

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The Moravians, or Bohemian Brethren, early Protestants who settled in Pennsylvania and North Carolina in the eighteenth century, brought a musical repertoire that included hymns, sacred vocal works accompanied by chamber orchestra, and instrumental music by the best-known European composers of the day. Moravian composers -- mostly pastors and teachers trained in the styles and genres of the Haydn-Mozart era -- crafted thousands of compositions for worship, and copied and collected thousands of instrumental works for recreation and instruction. The book's chapters examine sacred and secular works, both for instruments -- including piano solo -- and for voices. The Music of the Moravian Church demonstrates the varied roles that music played in one of America's most distinctive ethno-cultural populations, and presents many distinctive pieces that performers and audiences continue to find rewarding. Contributors: Alice M. Caldwell, C. Daniel Crews, Lou Carol Fix, Pauline M. Fox, Albert H. Frank, Nola Reed Knouse, Laurence Libin, Paul M. Peucker, and Jewel A. Smith. Nola Reed Knouse, director of the Moravian Music Foundation since 1994, is active as a flautist, composer, and arranger. She is the editor of The Collected Wind Music of David Moritz Michael.


The Handbook of the Moravian Congregation of Bethlehem, Pa., Incorporated as "the Congregation of United Brethren of the Borough of Bethlehem and Its Vicinity" (Classic Reprint)

The Handbook of the Moravian Congregation of Bethlehem, Pa., Incorporated as

Author: Moravian Church

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-10

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780656289127

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Excerpt from The Handbook of the Moravian Congregation of Bethlehem, Pa., Incorporated as "the Congregation of United Brethren of the Borough of Bethlehem and Its Vicinity" Bishop, and entered into negotiations with the government for fav orable terms to his brethren on the Continent and in the United Kingdom for colonization in the British possessions in America. He formed the acquaintance of several Bishops of the Anglican Church, including John Potter, the Archbishop of Canterbury, with whom he had many conferences, and who jointly prepared the way for an Act of Parliament which, receiving the assent of King George II on June 6, 1749, and granting the petitions presented, recognized the Unitas Fratrum as an ancient Protestant Episcopal Church, whose doctrines differed in no essentials from those of the Thirty nine Articles. It was he who had conducted the colony that the Church had sent to Georgia in 1734, some of whose members, owing to its dissolution, were among the founders of Bethlehem. On the 27th of February, 1742, he organized in London a party of fifty-six emigrants from various countries of Europe, who set sail from Gravesend, on the 19th of the following March, as a Sea-congre gation. The company was in charge of Peter Boehler, formerly professor at the University of Jena, that minister, afterwards Bishop, of the Unitas Fratrum, with whom the Rev. John Wesley had those numerous and notable interviews which are gratefully acknowledged to have given much of its distinctive cast to the Methodist Episcopal Church. The vessel arrived at Philadelphia on Ascension Day, June 7, and the several divisions of this colony, together with Zinzendorf and his companions - who for half-a-year had been itinerating and holding synodal meetings of Moravian, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Baptist believers with a view to exalt Christ and advance His Kingdom by uniting all the German churche's' of the land upon the basis of experimental religion and practical piety into what he termed a Church of God in the Spirit - reached Bethlehem at noon on Thursday, June 21, and met with a cordial reception at a love-feast held for the purpose. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Jesus Is Female

Jesus Is Female

Author: Aaron Spencer Fogleman

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2014-10-31

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 0812291689

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In the middle of the Great Awakening, a group of religious radicals called Moravians came to North America from Germany to pursue ambitious missionary goals. How did the Protestant establishment react to the efforts of this group, which allowed women to preach, practiced alternative forms of marriage, sex, and family life, and believed Jesus could be female? Aaron Spencer Fogleman explains how these views, as well as the Moravians' missionary successes, provoked a vigorous response by Protestant authorities on both sides of the Atlantic. Based on documents in German, Dutch, and English from the Old World and the New, Jesus Is Female chronicles the religious violence that erupted in many German and Swedish communities in colonial America as colonists fought over whether to accept the Moravians, and suggests that gender issues were at the heart of the raging conflict. Colonists fought over the feminine, ecumenical religious order offered by the Moravians and the patriarchal, confessional order offered by Lutheran and Reformed clergy. This episode reveals both the potential and the limits of radical religion in early America. Though religious nonconformity persisted despite the repression of the Moravians, and though America remained a refuge for such groups, those who challenged the cultural order in their religious beliefs and practices would not escape persecution. Jesus Is Female traces the role of gender in eighteenth-century religious conflict back to the European Reformation and the beginnings of Protestantism. This transatlantic approach heightens our understanding of American developments and allows for a better understanding of what occurred when religious freedom in a colonial setting led to radical challenges to tradition and social order.


Handbook to the Mennonite Hymnary

Handbook to the Mennonite Hymnary

Author: Lester Hostetler

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-01

Total Pages: 549

ISBN-13:

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Handbook to the Mennonite Hymnary by Lester Hostetler is a comprehensive guide to the hymn collection used by the Mennonite church. The book provides historical context for each hymn, as well as explanations of the meanings and significance behind the lyrics. Hostetler's writing is scholarly and detailed, making this book an invaluable resource for those interested in Mennonite hymnody. The blend of music theory, religious studies, and cultural analysis sets this handbook apart, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Mennonite hymnal. Hostetler's insightful commentary enriches the reader's appreciation of the hymns and offers a unique perspective on their spiritual and cultural relevance. Lester Hostetler, a respected Mennonite scholar, brings his expertise and passion for hymnology to this work. His dedication to preserving and interpreting the Mennonite hymnal shines through in his meticulous research and thoughtful analysis. With its wealth of information and thoughtful insights, Handbook to the Mennonite Hymnary is a must-have for scholars, musicians, and anyone interested in the history and significance of Mennonite hymnody.


The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1740

The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1740

Author: Adelaide Lisetta Fries

Publisher: Raleigh, N.C. : Printed for the author by Edwards & Broughton

Published: 1905

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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The Moravian Brethren are one of the most notable of the pietistic sects to emerge from the Protestant Reformation. Mrs. Fries here documents the brief history of the Moravian community in Georgia, commencing with an overview of the sect and continuing through the negotiations between Brethren leader August Spangenburg and Georgia founder General James Oglethorpe, establishment of the Brethren community in Savannah, missionary work among the Creeks, and the departure of the Moravians for England, Pennsylvania, and other locations. Genealogists will find numerous references to transfers of land involving the Moravians, settlement maps, passenger lists of Moravian arrivals, a brief list of Moravian deaths in Georgia, and a name index to the persons mentioned in the text.


An American Prayer Book

An American Prayer Book

Author: Christopher L. Webber

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0819223328

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This well-researched anthology looks at American history through the prayers its people have offered over the past two-and-a-half centuries. Prayers are drawn from a wide variety of faiths, including Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Sections include: Prayers for America: for an Election, for the Government, in Times of War or Crisis, for Repentance and Renewal, for Peace, Thanksgivings and Litanies Prayers for national occasions: Inauguration Day, Presidential birthdays, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving Day, and others Prayers from American history: Prayers said on historic occasions such as Washington’s funeral, the American Revolution, the death of George Washington, the slave trade and abolition, the Civil War, the death of Abraham Lincoln, the Industrial Revolution, the Spanish-American War, the First World War, the Second World War, the Clinton impeachment crisis, the 9/11 attack, and more.