Abstract

Chapter Four introduces the theological character of the St. John Passion: namely John's concern for the identity of the Messiah and its reflection in several parts of the St. John Passion: in particular, the so‐called “Jesus of Nazareth” choruses; the opening chorus “Herr, unser Herrscher” and the aria “Es ist vollbracht.” It discusses how the structure of the passion mirrors John's account of the passion, comparing Bach's treatment of Part One with that of pietist theologian August Hermann Francke.

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