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

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Howard, Jay R., 1959- author.
• Streck, John M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Christian rock music--History and criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (308 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

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

Language Note:

English

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

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

Notes:

• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

• 0-8131-2716-5
• 0-8131-9086-X
• 0-8131-4805-7

OCLC:

680139121