A Compendium of Musical Instruments and Instrumental Terminology in the Bible draws on extensive historical research, comparative linguistic analysis and musical study to offer the first compilation of its kind. The volume examines the entire range of musical instruments in the Bible - stringed, wind and percussion - drawing on ancient and modern translations of the Bible and the works of rabbinic teachers, Church Fathers and medieval, renaissance and contemporary scholars. The book offers a historical survey of Hebrew instrumental music - its origins and links with neighbouring cultures, the role of instruments in the religious, social, public and private life of ancient Israel, and the system of musical education - and explores the understanding of Hebrew musical instruments in post-biblical times. This comprehensive volume will be invaluable to musicologists, archaeologists, theologians, historians, philologists and Bible translators, as well as general readers in the subject.

"Recommended to librarians, biblical scholars, musicologists, linguists, theologians, historians, humanists, archaeologists, and Bible translators, as it contains information and research of interest within and to all these fields.'"

Source: Journal of Religious and Theological Information

"This compendium, defined as a collection of concise yet detailed information about a subject, is unique. The depth and breadth of research are both impressive. This book is highly recommended for biblical scholars or musicologists interested in exploring a little-known area of music history and the role of music in the Bible. This excellently researched book will be a welcome addition to many libraries.'"

Source: Review of Biblical Literature

"This book contains an impressive amount of detail: it draws upon 36 Bible versions in 20 languages, uses over sixty illustrations of material evidence ancient and modern, drawn by Anatoly Morozov (the author's husband), and is a fine attempt to bring clarity to a challenging topic.'"

Source: The Expository Times