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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459611003321

Autore

Howard Jay R. <1959->

Titolo

Apostles of rock : the splintered world of Contemporary Christian music / / Jay R. Howard and John M. Streck

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 1999

©1999

ISBN

0-8131-2716-5

0-8131-9086-X

0-8131-4805-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (308 p.)

Disciplina

781.66

Soggetti

Christian rock music - History and criticism

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Prelude: Ichthus '93; Introduction: What, Pray Tell, Is Contemporary Christian Music?; Interlude: Larry Norman; 1. Origins and Oppositions: The Founding of CCM; Interlude: Rebecca St. James; 2. Separational CCM: ""It's a Ministry""; Interlude: DC Talk; 3. Integrational CCM: ""It's Entertainment""; Interlude: The 77's; 4. Transformational CCM: ""It's Art""; Interlude: Amy Grant; 5. The Materialist Critique: ""It's Business""; Interlude: Sunday Services

Conclusion: Contemporary Christian Music and the Contemporary Christian LifeDiscography; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y

Sommario/riassunto

Apostles of Rock is the first objective, comprehensive examination of the contemporary Christian music phenomenon. Some see CCM performers as ministers or musical missionaries, while others define them as entertainers or artists. This popular musical movement clearly evokes a variety of responses concerning the relationship between Christ and culture. The resulting tensions have splintered the genre and given rise to misunderstanding, conflict, and an obsessive focus on self-examination. As Christian stars Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, DC



Talk, and Sixpence None the Richer climb the mainstream