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Apostles of rock : the splintered world of Contemporary Christian music

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
eBook, English, ©1999
University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, ©1999
Criticism, interpretation, etc
1 online resource (viii, 299 pages) : illustrations
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Electronic reproduction, [Place of publication not identified], HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010