Theology and Prince

Author:   Jonathan H. Harwell ,  Rev. Katrina E. Jenkins ,  Rev. Dr. Suzanne Castle ,  Racheal Harris
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
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9781978704190


Pages:   194
Publication Date:   23 June 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Jonathan H. Harwell ,  Rev. Katrina E. Jenkins ,  Rev. Dr. Suzanne Castle ,  Racheal Harris
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.80cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781978704190


ISBN 10:   1978704194
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   23 June 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 “Could Have Sworn It Was Judgment Day”: Prince, Eschatology and Afterlife Racheal Harris Chapter 2 “Dear Mr. Man”: The Socially Conscious Music of Prince as Black Prophetic Fire Zada Johnson Chapter 3 I Am Something That You’ll Never Comprehend: A Queer Theological Reading of Purple Rain Joseph Trullinger Chapter 4 “Flesh of My Flesh”: Prince’s Theology of Eros Emily McAvan Chapter 5 Parables from the (Animal) Kingdom Will Stockton Chapter 6 Dance with the Devil: The Paradox of Prince’s Spooky Songs Stefan Sereda Chapter 7 Graffiti Bridge: Prince’s Sacred Triumph over the Profane Erica Thompson Chapter 8 When God Appears, Everything Changes: Prince and Pentecost Rev. Suzanne Castle

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Harwell and Jenkins have successfully pulled together a scholarly Prince tribute band that traces the waves of Prince’s work into each member’s unique field of study. Like Prince’s music, Theology and Prince is a complex, multifaceted fusion of ideas and approaches. This volume presents an original contribution to the field of cultural studies utilizing the music and life of Prince to explore contemporary theological themes and the impact of faith on artistic practice. * Reading Religion * Theology and Prince is a rare punch of pop culture scholarship. Impeccably researched and head-noddingly insightful, but packaged in a pair of purple leopard-print spandex pants. This is a book about Prince told from the perspectives of people whose lives would not have been the same without him. It’s touching, personal, and gosh-danged funny. It pulled me in and shook me out, much like the way Prince still draws me in from whatever funky galaxy he’s currently gracing with his presence. Prince lovers, lusters, likers, and the Prince-curious, this book is 4 U. -- Erin Gallagher, University of Florida Prince is perhaps the most singular pop musician of his generation, and his unapologetic faith marked him a transgressive for both the music and church worlds. Theology and Prince assembles an array of brilliant voices to illustrate that Prince was not liminal, but creative. He didn't inhabit a space between two worlds, but created something new, something that often burst from the old wineskins. You hold a book that may very well inspire you to see possibilities where before there were only borders and boundaries. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go party like it's 1999. -- JR. Forasteros, author of Empathy for the Devil


Harwell and Jenkins have successfully pulled together a scholarly Prince tribute band that traces the waves of Prince's work into each member's unique field of study. Like Prince's music, Theology and Prince is a complex, multifaceted fusion of ideas and approaches. This volume presents an original contribution to the field of cultural studies utilizing the music and life of Prince to explore contemporary theological themes and the impact of faith on artistic practice. * Reading Religion * Theology and Prince is a rare punch of pop culture scholarship. Impeccably researched and head-noddingly insightful, but packaged in a pair of purple leopard-print spandex pants. This is a book about Prince told from the perspectives of people whose lives would not have been the same without him. It's touching, personal, and gosh-danged funny. It pulled me in and shook me out, much like the way Prince still draws me in from whatever funky galaxy he's currently gracing with his presence. Prince lovers, lusters, likers, and the Prince-curious, this book is 4 U. -- Erin Gallagher, University of Florida Prince is perhaps the most singular pop musician of his generation, and his unapologetic faith marked him a transgressive for both the music and church worlds. Theology and Prince assembles an array of brilliant voices to illustrate that Prince was not liminal, but creative. He didn't inhabit a space between two worlds, but created something new, something that often burst from the old wineskins. You hold a book that may very well inspire you to see possibilities where before there were only borders and boundaries. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go party like it's 1999. -- JR. Forasteros, author of Empathy for the Devil


Harwell and Jenkins have successfully pulled together a scholarly Prince tribute band that traces the waves of Prince's work into each member's unique field of study. Like Prince's music, Theology and Prince is a complex, multifaceted fusion of ideas and approaches. This volume presents an original contribution to the field of cultural studies utilizing the music and life of Prince to explore contemporary theological themes and the impact of faith on artistic practice.--Reading Religion Prince is perhaps the most singular pop musician of his generation, and his unapologetic faith marked him a transgressive for both the music and church worlds. Theology and Prince assembles an array of brilliant voices to illustrate that Prince was not liminal, but creative. He didn't inhabit a space between two worlds, but created something new, something that often burst from the old wineskins. You hold a book that may very well inspire you to see possibilities where before there were only borders and boundaries. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go party like it's 1999.--JR. Forasteros, author of Empathy for the Devil Theology and Prince is a rare punch of pop culture scholarship. Impeccably researched and head-noddingly insightful, but packaged in a pair of purple leopard-print spandex pants. This is a book about Prince told from the perspectives of people whose lives would not have been the same without him. It's touching, personal, and gosh-danged funny. It pulled me in and shook me out, much like the way Prince still draws me in from whatever funky galaxy he's currently gracing with his presence. Prince lovers, lusters, likers, and the Prince-curious, this book is 4 U.--Erin Gallagher, University of Florida


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Jonathan H. Harwell is head of collections and systems and associate professor at Rollins College’s Olin Library. Rev. Katrina E. Jenkins is dean of religious life at Rollins College.

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