This book offers a comprehensive account of what music does in church and directs this insight towards a theology of caring for others in just, restorative ways. Author Nathan Myrick connects dots between music, ethics, and theology, and urges Christian leaders and communities to carefully consider the relational power of music when designing and attending religious gatherings.
CONTENTS
Introduction
1. Discourse: Meaning, Genre, and Cosmopolitan Ethics of Style
2. Formation: Affection, Emotion, and the Problem of Authenticity
3. Restore: Care, Justice, Relationships, and Music
4. Response: Music, Others, and God
5. Conclusion: The Relational Ethics of Music for Others
Final Thoughts
Index