Theology, Music and Time

'It would be difficult to overpraise this book ... it breaks new ground, it is both insightful and highly informed and it is written in a style devoid of the obscurity that often mars musicological reflection.' Gordon Graham, Scottish Journal of Theology

'A book that is wide-ranging, stimulating and full of insight.' Musical Times

' ... a delightful exploration of the relevance of music for a variety of theological themes ... Begbie has written an excellent book, illuminating both of music and theology. It offers a great deal of stimulation for others to explore a relatively little developed field.' Stephen Carr, Theology

'An impressive tour de force of great originality and insight.' Expository Times

'It would be difficult to over-praise this book. It breaks new ground, it is both insightful and highly informed and it is written in a style devoid of the obscurity that often mars musicological reflection ... the most substantial book ever written on these themes.' Gordon Graham, Scottish Journal of Theology

'This is a book for those with a more than passing interest in both music and theology. Though a demanding work, Begbie's book expects specialist knowledge of neither, simply thoughtful engagement. It deserves a very wide readership because it offers an interdisciplinary study from two specialisms in both of which Begbie is a practitioner.' Theological Book Review

'... a brilliant work of integration. A wide range of musical examples abound and the theological sources are extensive ... if this subject is of any interest to you, I highly recommend it.' Geoff Colmer

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Practising music; 2. Music's time; Part I. In God's Good Time: 3. In God's good time; 4. Resolution and salvation; 5. Music, time and eternity; 6. Repetition and Eucharist; Part II. Time to Improvise: 7. Boulez, Cage and freedom; 8. Liberating constraint; 9. Giving and giving back; 10. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of names; Index of subjects.