The Grace of God and the Grace of Man: The Theologies of Bruce Springsteen
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (582 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692718516 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 202 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Grace of God and Grace of Man is essential reading for fans and scholars alike." -Louis P. "A marvelous explication of Springsteen's lyrics as they allude to the Bible and discuss religious themes. This book will be of great interest not only to Bruce's fans but to anyone interested in religion in contemporary American culture." -Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, the Jewish Theological Seminary"Fans gather at Bruce concerts for the rock and roll -- but often, too, for his
He is the author of two monographs on early rabbinic biblical interpretation and dozens of articles. Azzan Yadin-Israel is professor of Jewish Studies and Classics at Rutgers University. . His scholarly publications are available on academia. His book Intuitive Vocabulary: German is also available
The book's first section examines the theological overtones of Springsteen's early albums, focusing on his critique of traditional religious institutions and the promise of this-worldly salvation through romantic love and the open road. Reading Springsteen's songs as one would a poem, The Grace of God and the Grace of Man sheds new light on Springsteen's work. The third and final section, "Springsteen's Midrash," examines songs that explicitly interpret biblical passages, including "Into the Fire," "Adam Raised a Cain," and the hauntingly beautiful "Jesus Was an Only Son." The Grace of God and the Grace of Man's close readings of Springsteen's songs provide a wealth of local insights as well as a new cr
Well researched, well organized, well delivered Karen Johnston I read this as part of my own engagement with layers of meaning and resonance with Springsteen, as well as my intention to write a sermon with Springsteen music at the heart. This book's thorough content as well as its lack of overreach was helpful. I am compelled b. "Not What I thought it was going to be." according to Andrea Labe. One can read many themes in Bruce's songs but this was really hard to relate to. I am no theologian so what this man asserts may be true but it really is searching for deep regious meaning in songs for everyday folks leading everyday lives. I thought it would focus . One Star WAS RETURNED