Sacred sound
Subtitle: experiencing music in world religions
By: Guy L. Beck, editor.
Contributors: Beck, Guy L., 1948-
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Waterloo, Ont
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780889204218
Subjects: Music -- Religious aspects; Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics
Description: "This innovative book explores religion through music - the source of spiritual elation, social cohesion, and empowerment in cultures around the world."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: CD-ROM contains 40 selections of music and chant.

Compact disc inserted in pocket on p. [3] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references, discography (p. 205-210) and index.
Table of contents: title: Judaism and music -- Joseph A. Levine; title: Christianity and music -- Gerald Hobbs; title: Islam and music -- Regula Qureshi; title: Hinduism and music -- Guy L. Beck; title: Sikhism and music -- Pashaura Singh; title: Buddhism and music-- Sean Williams.