
Apostles of Rock
The Splintered World of Contemporary Christian Music
The University Press of Kentucky
Published on 1. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-8131-9086-0 (ISBN)
Description
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 charts, Jay Howard and John Streck talk about CCM as an important movement and show how this musical genre relates to a larger popular culture. They map the world of CCM by bringing together the perspectives of the people who perform, study, market, and listen to this music. By examining CCM lyrics, interviews, performances, web sites, and chat rooms, Howard and Streck uncover the religious and aesthetic tensions within the CCM community. Ultimately, the conflict centered around Christian music reflects the modern religious community's understanding of evangelicalism and the community's complex relationship with American popular culture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lexington
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
photos
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8131-9086-0 (9780813190860)
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