That was Bob Hunter. I agree totally. He characterizes anyone who doesn't see things from the VERY narrow point of view he has as ignorant, or as he states it so eloquently "uninspired". This book had some great information that I hadn't read in other similar titles. This book wasn't bad, but it wa
That was Bob Hunter. I agree totally. He characterizes anyone who doesn't see things from the VERY narrow point of view he has as ignorant, or as he states it so eloquently "uninspired". This book had some great information that I hadn't read in other similar titles. This book wasn't bad, but it wasn't a page turner either. as a pagan, heathen, and non-Christian, he or she would do well to look at this book. Teenagers are warned "When you're old enough, drink in moderation, or not at all. So many times we hear only the horror stories and how "no one" can quit this habit. I have confirmed these and others to be alcoholics. I would have preferred a more clear approach to the topic. Until, Garth et al started letting it seep in.Suggest also Mark Zwonitzer's excellent book on the Carter Family where he shows how the Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis types cut their musical teeth on Country Gospel, then lost it to the commercialism.What we sell our souls for! This book exposes that while admMost important, it answers a compelling question: How is it that country artists can sing about a Saturday night bash at a honky-tonk and then turn around and extol the praises of going to worship on Sunday? Readers will learn that the country music worldview is large enough to encompass both sin and grace. Included in this CD-buying and concert-going audience are Christians. In fact, country music is popular because it sings about almost every facet of life.. This book explores the intense spiritual tensions and differing values that emerge so clearly in the genre by examining country music's history, selected artists, and themes. Well-paid and educated professionals are joining the crowd of country music aficionadosGene Edward Veith is dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and professor of humanities at Concordia University-Wisconsin, cultural editor of World magazine, and the author of several books. Thomas Wilmeth is professor of English at Concordia and has also written about country music. He lives in Grafton, Wisconsin.
. He resides in Cedarburg, WisconsinFrom the Back Cover Cheatin' Hearts Meet Amazing Grace "I love songs about horses, railroads, land, judgment day, family, hard times, whiskey, courtship, marriage, adultery, separation, murder, war, prison, rambling, damnation, home, salvation, death, pride, humor, piety, rebellion, patriotism, larceny, determination, tragedy, rowdiness, heartbreak, and love. Most important, Honky-Tonk Gospel answers a compelling question: How is it that country artists can sing about a Saturday night bash at a honky-tonk and then turn around and extol the praises of going to worship on Sunday? As the authors point out, the country music worldview is large enough to encompass both sin and grace. And God." -Johnny Cash The worldview of Christianity-specifically, the battle between human sin and God's grace-is a recurring theme in country music, a genre that is fast becoming one of the most popular American music styles. In this intriguing cultural analysis, the authors explore the intense sp- Title : Honky-Tonk Gospel: The Story of Sin and Salvation in Country Music
- Author : Gene Edward
- Rating : 4.86 (644 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-7-23
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 188 Pages
- Asin : 0801063558
- Language : English
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