Wagner's Thoughts on Christianity and Anti-Semitism
WAGNER'S THOUGHTS ON CHRISTIANITY AND ANTI-SEMITISMII. POLITICAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES 4-5V. SPIRITUAL & RACIAL CONCEPTS IN HIS MUSIC 8-9The thoughts and ideas of Richard Wagner, in relation to anti-Semitism and Christianity, are linked not only to the social atmosphere he grew up in, but also to the writers and dramatists of that era whose works influenced and inspired many of his own. Although there are some conflicting statements written by him on these two subjects, the overall messages are of similar content. These statements are found in his racial and religious essays, scattered throughout many of his other writings and are present in some of his musical works as well. Wagner was apparently familiar with the old and new testaments of the Bible, could quote the Talmud, and was able to discuss religions such as Buddhism and Confucianism. This lent credibility to his outspoken opinions on the importance of language, 'Volk', and 'Kultur' in German society. However, it is thought t
WAGNER AND ANTI-SEMITISMIn 1827 the Wagner family moved back to Leipzig from Dresden. POLITICAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCESDuring the 19th and 20th centuries Germany was seen by many as being one of the most culturally developed countries in the western world, but the Classic-Romantic era was coming to a close, and political unrest and tension had begun to grow. Large, David & William Weber, et al. Wagner's origin of racial concepts in a social and political context came from various influential European philosophers, musicians, and writers. Rousseau also disagreed with Catholicism, since it was a 'creed which transcended national boundaries'. The people of Germany in this era were frustrated both politically and economically, and this led to the nation 'overcompensating' with patriotic expressions of pride and exaggerated ideas of self-worth. This perfect 'universal society' would surpass and exceed all other religions, as well as nationalism. WAGNER AND CHRISTIANITY Wagner held conflicting views on Christianity; on one hand he thought it was damaging to German 'Volk' and German culture (Catholicism in particular) and wrote many anti-Christian sentiments, but in other essays and writings he expresses a deep Christian feeling of love for the 'brotherhood of man'.
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