Glory and honor
Subtitle: the musical and artistic legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach
By: Gregory Wilbur.
Series: Leaders in action; Leaders in action series.
Publisher: Cumberland House
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Nashville, Tenn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781581824704
Subjects: Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750.; Composers -- Germany -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.   ) and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. The life of Johann Sebastian Bach ; The Bach family and the times ; Early influences and childhood ; Education and foundation ; Luneburg to Weimar ; Youthful arrogance ; Clarification of his calling ; Honor and stability ; Interlude : music for organ ; Development and disappointment ; Deviation from calling ; Interlude : instrumental music ; The early years in Leipzig ; Interlude : church music ; Conflict and resolve : 1730s ; Domestic life in Leipzig ; New heights : 1740s ; A dishonored prophet and revival; title: pt. 2. The character of Johann Sebastian Bach ; Accessible yet profound ; Perpetual learner ; Faith ; Humility ; Just : pure and strict truth ; Law and grace ; Longsuffering ; Perseverance in standing for what is right ; Preparedness for death ; Religious instructor ; Respect for the office of authority ; Kindness : defender of the weak ; Freedom through limitations ; Craftsmanship ; Knowledge ; Order and wisdom ; Teacher ; Perfection and excellence ; Summa : realized potential ; Witness : the St. Matthew Passion ; Domestic happiness ; Family ; Fun ; Hospitality ; Apologia : mentor for right worship ; Industry ; Innovative ; Legacy ; Patience (revival) ; Soli Deo gloria; title: pt. 3. The legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach ; Last church composer ; Lasting legacy ; Lessons of leadership.