The Sacred in Music by L. Albert Blackwell is a profound exploration of how music serves as a universal medium for spiritual experience. Drawing on diverse religious traditions, musical genres, and theological insights, Blackwell examines the ways in which music expresses, evokes, and participates in the sacred mysteries of life, faith, and transcendence. The book offers a rich interplay of musicology, theology, philosophy, and personal reflection, making it an essential guide for anyone interested in the spiritual power of sound—from Gregorian chant and gospel to Beethoven and world music.