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Author Howard, Jay R., 1959-

Title Apostles of Rock : the Splintered World of Contemporary Christian Music
Published Lexington : The University Press of Kentucky, 1999

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Description 1 online resource (308 pages)
Contents 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
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Christian rock music -- History and criticism
MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Theory.
RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
Christian rock music
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
Author Streck, John M.
ISBN 9780813148052
0813148057
0813127165
9780813127163