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  • Half-Off Sale: The Song in the Night and Seeing the Psalter

    Half-Off Sale: The Song in the Night and Seeing the Psalter

    Both these books are 50% off from today through Cyber Monday.

    About Seeing the Psalter

    What is the key to both seeing and hearing the ancient poetry of the 150 Psalms?

    Seeing the Psalter is a detailed examination of patterns of repeated words and sounds in each psalm and between psalms. The obvious surface soundscape is generally obscured by translations from the Hebrew. The translation in this book preserves the sounds of repeated words and their patterned sequences so that readers can hear this primary technique of the ancient writers.

    It is true that parallelism is an important concept, but it is partially subjective, whereas repeated sounds are objective if they are preserved. It is also true that there is a third important factor, the music embedded in the Hebrew text itself. This translation includes an introduction to the music.

    These poems of the Psalter are among the most beloved of all poetry. Now they can be read in English paying attention to the patterns of word usage in the Hebrew.

    About The Song in the Night

    Can you imagine what it might have been like for the ancients to hear and perform their Scripture in song?

    The Song in the Night is a groundbreaking exploration of the musicality embedded in the Hebrew Bible. ​ Utilizing the deciphering key inferred by Suzanne Haïk‐Vantoura, MacDonald reveals the ancient melodies hidden within the text, offering a fresh perspective on these sacred writings. ​ This meticulously researched work, supported by advanced computer software, brings to life the beauty and depth of the Scriptures through music.

    Perfect for theologians, musicians, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and art, this book invites readers to experience the Bible as a carefully constructed and beautiful song.

  • Tuesday Night Hangout: Bob MacDonald on Music and the Hebrew Bible

    The Song in the NightLast night Energion owner Henry Neufeld interviewed Bob MacDonald about his newly released book The Song in the Night. Bob has been working on various elements of Hebrew poetry (and prose, for that matter), and the structure of the text. Bob’s book The Song in the Night has just cleared the printer, and is still on pre-order until tomorrow. You can get a price of $12.59 ($17.99 suggested retail), if you order before the end of the day today (November 16, 2016).
    If you have any interest in the Hebrew text, you owe it to yourself to listen to this interview. It will give you a great deal to think about regarding the Hebrew Bible. Bob MacDonald does not regard the Psalter as just a collection of hymns, prayers, laments, etc. He regards it as a carefully constructed compilation, where the positioning of various Psalms itself has a message.
    While the musical application he uses is not the same as the Synagogue cantillation, it is built on a study of the Hebrew accent marks. We’ll leave it to him to explain the details both in his new book and in the interview video.

  • Hallelujah: The Soundtrack of Life

    We are in the process of releasing a new book under our EnerPower Press imprint, which will be available at First United Methodist Church of Pensacola starting August 21, and should soon be available in major online retailers. It is edited by Rev. Geoffrey Lentz, and includes contributions by many members of First United Methodist Church of Pensacola.
    At the same time the church is holding a Summer in the Psalms series. The embedded video is Geoffrey’s first sermon in that series. It begins with the 9th grade male chorus singing.
     

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