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Theological connotations of the c-sharp minor fugue in the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I. An
analysis of the fugue with a performance is offered.
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/wtc/i04.html
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Coming to Fresh Terms with the Sacred in Bach
Masaaki Suzuki's planned recording of the entire Bach canon brings focus to an examination on the
necessity of being Christian to sing, play, or appreciate the composer's music, especially sacred
works.
http://homepages.kdsi.net/~sherman/SuzukTimes.htm
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An Evangelical Musical Genius: "J. S. B.: S. D. G."
Evaluation of Bach's overt Christianity, Lutheran heritage, and commitment to Reformation doctrine.
http://www.faithalone.org/journal/1996i/Farstad.html
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Bach and Dürer: Passion Music and Imagery
Series of woodcuts matched with selections from the St. Matthew Passion. Includes scenes from late
in the life of Christ, his suffering, death, burial.
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/ashp/oconnor/freedom/pcpage.html
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Bach, the Evangelist
Text of radio play featuring the composer with contributions from Michael Merissen, Robin Leaver,
and John Kleinig, with references to various compositions as his music and theology are examined.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/relig/enc/stories/s202902.htm
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Table Talk: What Language Shall I Borrow To Thank You, Dearest Friend?
Lutheran Ministerium and Synod of the United States newsletter includes article on the religious
works of Bach.
http://www.lmsusa.org/tt-08-00.htm
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Bach Bibliography
Complex engine by Yo Tomita allows search by keyword, musical type, language, publication type, and
aspect of discussion, including general, historical, biographical, manuscript, and religious.
http://www.npj.com/bach/bb-complex.html
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Bach and Today's Theologians
States that Bach's liturgical accomplishments include not proof-texting, but presenting the
Scriptures in a straightforward manner so they might reveal themselves as God intended.
http://theologytoday.ptsem.edu/jul1985/v42-2-criticscorner1.htm
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J.S. Bach in Japan
Uwe Siemon-Netto makes claims that the composer's religious music is evangelizing Japan and
preparing hearers for Christianity.
http://www.firstthings.com/ftissues/ft0006/opinion/siemon-netto.html
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Meaningfulness in Bach's Cyclical Works
This article examines pattern and meaning in the canons and other parts of the composers' works,
both sacred and secular. Includes VCD sound.
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/intentional.html
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Bach B Minor Mass
Analysis of the theological enumeration of certain portions of the piece according to a Trinitarian
understanding of God.
http://www.bcg.org/Program_Notes/BachBmin_596.html
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Bach and Antisemitism
Expresses the opinion that he was not anti-Jewish and that while holding to 18th century norms, he
presented the New Testament texts as written and did not harp on the Jews in his arias and
recitatives.
http://www.bachfaq.org/antisem.html
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Canons: Why Did Bach Write Them?
Essay concludes that canonic processes may have held profound theological significance for the
composer.
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/whycanon.html
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When Did Bach Find Time to Pray?
Brief examination of the gematria, or number patterns in his compositions, suggesting that their
careful placement was part of his prayer and meditation.
http://www.adoremus.org/11-00-mattingly.html
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Bach's Lutheranism
Essay about his influence on theology, music, and liturgics in the Lutheran church by Christopher
D. Barth.
http://www.arcticwind.com/cdb/writings/bach.shtml
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The Greatest Lutheran Composer
A tribute to Bach and his contributions to church music by James Sucha.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/36968
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J. S. Bach: Orthodox Lutheran Theologian
A brief study his theology, examining whether he was an Orthodox Lutheran, a Pietist, or a
Rationalist. Includes endnotes, annotated bibliography, and a brief time line.
http://members.aol.com/lutherland/stuff/bach.html
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Bach: The Fifth Evangelist
Emphasizes the religious education and theological understanding of the composer as a means of
understanding and appreciating his compositions.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/130/52.0.html
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