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      <url>http://www.abc.net.au/rn/relig/enc/stories/s202902.htm</url>
      <title>ABC Online: Bach, the Evangelist</title>
      <desc>Text of radio play featuring the composer with contributions from Michael Merissen, Robin Leaver, and John Kleinig, with references to various compositions as his music and theology are examined.</desc>
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      <url>http://www.adoremus.org/11-00-mattingly.html</url>
      <title>Adoremus</title>
      <desc>Brief examination of the gematria, or number patterns in his compositions, suggesting that their careful placement was part of his prayer and meditation.</desc>
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   <item id="122905-1005241889" type="url">
      <url>http://www.npj.com/bach/bb-complex.html</url>
      <title>Bach Bibliography</title>
      <desc>Complex engine that allows search by keyword, musical type, language, publication type, and aspect of discussion, including general, historical, biographical, manuscript, and religion.</desc>
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   <item id="122881-1005241888" type="url">
      <url>http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/130/52.0.html</url>
      <title>Christianity Today</title>
      <desc>Emphasizes the religious education and theological understanding of the composer as a means of understanding and appreciating his compositions.</desc>
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   <item id="122901-1005241889" type="url">
      <url>http://www.firstthings.com/ftissues/ft0006/opinion/siemon-netto.html</url>
      <title>First Things: Bach in Japan</title>
      <desc>Uwe Siemon-Netto makes claims that the composer's religious music is evangelizing Japan and preparing hearers for Christianity.</desc>
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   <item id="122899-1005241889" type="url">
      <url>http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/intentional.html</url>
      <title>NAU: Cyclical Works</title>
      <desc>This article examines pattern and meaning in the canons and other parts of the composers' works, both sacred and secular. Includes VCD sound.</desc>
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   <item id="122891-1005241888" type="url">
      <url>http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/whycanon.html</url>
      <title>NAU: Why Did Bach Write Cannons?</title>
      <desc>Essay concludes that canonic processes may have held profound theological significance for the composer.</desc>
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   <item id="122907-1005241889" type="url">
      <url>http://www.lmsusa.org/tt-08-00.htm</url>
      <title>Table Talk</title>
      <desc>Lutheran Ministerium and Synod of the United States newsletter includes article on the religious works of the composer.</desc>
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   <item id="122885-1005241888" type="url">
      <url>http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/36968</url>
      <title>The Greatest Lutheran Composer</title>
      <desc>A tribute to the composer and his contributions to the church.</desc>
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   <item id="122903-1005241889" type="url">
      <url>http://theologytoday.ptsem.edu/jul1985/v42-2-criticscorner1.htm</url>
      <title>Theology Today</title>
      <desc>States that his liturgical accomplishments present the Scriptures in a straightforward manner so they reveal themselves as God intended.</desc>
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   <item id="122883-1005241888" type="url">
      <url>http://www.xrysostom.com/bach.html</url>
      <title>Xrysostom</title>
      <desc>A brief study his theology, examining whether he was an Orthodox Lutheran, a Pietist, or a Rationalist. Includes endnotes, annotated bibliography, and a brief time line.</desc>
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