A person who...does not regard music as a marvelous…
““A person who...does not regard music as a marvelous creation of God, must be a clodhopper indeed and does not deserve to be called a human being; he should be permitted to hear nothing but the braying of asses and the grunting of hogs." [Foreward to Georg Rhau's (1488-1548) Collection Symphoniae iucundae , 1538]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Music is presented as a divine gift; lacking reverence for it dehumanizes the listener.
In simple terms: Music is a divine creation; ignoring it is inhuman.
Key Takeaway
Respect music as sacred.
Themes
spirituality
art
humanity
Mood
reverent
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- worship services
- music education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does music mean to you personally?
- How can we honor diverse artistic expressions?
A Different Perspective
The view reflects a specific 16th‑century religious context and may not align with modern pluralistic views.