David Maxwell, this time with some help from Erik Herrmann, continues his video series at the organ of Concordia Seminary’s Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. Dr. Maxwell discusses—and plays—what is known as J. S. Bach’s Credo Fugue, based on Martin Luther’s creedal hymn “We All Believe in One True God” (Lutheran Service Book 954).
This is one of the petitions of the so-called High-priestly Prayer of Jesus in John 17. The prayer was spoken (made) before Jesus’s ascension and even before his passion. In church, however, it is heard on the Sunday after the Ascension and before Pentecost. What matters (and seems to be...
Dr. Joel Okamoto and Dr. Charles Arand, professors of systematic theology, discuss the difference between knowing a lot of theology and having good theology. Their conclusion might surprise you.
Two big earthquakes recently hit, one in Taiwan (7.4) and one on the east coast centered in New Jersey (4.8). This provides the opportunity to think about earthquakes from a biblical perspective. What does an earthquake mean? It means that human creatures are not in total control of planet...
Timothy Saleska October 7, 2019
Dave,
Just listened to your latest installment. You and Erik gave some wonderful insights into what is truly a beautiful hymn. That Bach guy was a genius, and you are no slouch yourself.
JANE ROSSI January 18, 2021
David,
ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR BACH CREDO FUGUE PERFORMANCE WITH COMMENTARY. THANKS FOR DELVING INTO THE TREASURE WE AS LUTHERANS HAVE IN BACH !