The Counter-Narratives of Radical Theology and Popular Music

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Introduction—Sonic Bibles and the Closing of the Canon

   • Mike Grimshaw

   Pages 1-15

3. My Affair with Ian

   • Jennifer K. Otter

   Pages 17-24

4. In the Colony with Joy Division

   • Clayton Crockett

   Pages 25-36

5. Sonic Stigmatas

   • Sophie Fuggle

   Pages 37-50

6. Improvisation and Divine Creation

   • Sam Laurent

   Pages 51-65

7. Protocols of Surrender

   • Joshua Ramey

   Pages 67-79

8. Louis Armstrong

   • Jeffrey W. Robbins

   Pages 81-94

9. I Know My Way from Here

   • Eric Repphun

   Pages 95-118

10. Meeting God in the Sound

    • Deane Galbraith

    Pages 119-135

11. Praying the Confiteor at Westminster Abbey

    • Christopher D. Rodkey

    Pages 137-152

12. Nick Cave and Death

    • Roland Boer

    Pages 153-173

13. Combine Dry Ingredients, Mix Well

    • Chris Nichol

    Pages 175-186

14. Why Kanye West Gets It Wrong

    • Mike Grimshaw

    Pages 187-196

15. Stop, Think, Stop

    • Daniel Colucciello Barber

    Pages 197-209

16. Back Matter

    Pages 211-222

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In this unique collection, theologians born and formed during the Cold War offer their insights and perspectives on theological relationships with such musical artists and groups as Joy Division, U2, Nick Cave, and John Coltrane. These essays demonstrate that one's personal music preferences can inform and influence professional interests.

• Radical theology
• Rock and roll
• music religion
• apocalypse
• cold war
• essay
• future
• god
• gothic
• love
• music
• sound
• theology
• religion and society

Mike Grimshaw, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Jennifer K. Otter, University of London, UK Clayton Crockett, University of Central Arkansas, USA Sophie Fuggle, University of London, USA Sam Laurent, Drew University, USA Joshua Ramey, Haverford College, USA Jeffrey W. Robbins, Lebanon Valley College, USA Eric Repphun, Otago University, New Zealand Deane Galbraith, Otago University, New Zealand Christopher Rodkey, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, USA Roland Boer, University of Newcastle, Australia Chris Nichol, Director of Mixed Media Ltd. Daniel Colucciello Barber, ICI Berlin, Germany

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