Flute players, death, and music in the afterlife (Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26).(Critical essay)

From: Biblical Theology Bulletin | Date: March 22, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

Insights from ethnomusicology and psychological anthropology suggest a new perspective on the flute players mentioned only by Matthew at the wake service of a twelve year old girl. This paper was read at the International Meeting of the Context Group at the Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain, July 2006.

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In redacting Mark's report of Jesus' interaction with the dying daughter of a synagogue leader (Mark 5:21-43), Matthew alone mentions the presence of flute players in the house (Matt 9:23). Some scholars explain that this reflects Matthew's ...

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