Raising Cain Fleeing Egypt And Fighting Philistines

Introduction
Chapter 1 The First Family: Singing About Paradise And Pain
The Biblical Texts
Songs Of Creation
Songs East Of Eden
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Chapter 2 Surviving The Storm: Singing About The Flood
The Biblical Texts
Songs Of The Flood
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Chapter 3 Family Matters: Singing About The Ancestors
The Biblical Texts
Songs About The Ancestors
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Chapter 4 Let Me Out: Singing About The Exodus
The Biblical Texts
Songs Of Exodus
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Chapter 5 The High And Mighty: Singing About Warriors, Kings, And Queens
The Biblical Texts
Songs About Heroes And Villains
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Chapter 6 The Poet’s Poets: Singing About Psalms And Wisdom Literature
The Biblical Texts
Songs About Psalms, Wisdom, And Romance
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Chapter 7 Shouting In The Wind: Singing About The Prophets
The Biblical Texts
Songs Of A Prophetic Voice
Summary And Questions For Reflection
Conclusion: A Personal Retrospective
Using The Song Charts
Chart A: Songs By Title
Chart B: Songs By Artist
Chart C: Songs By Biblical Reference
Suggested Further Reading

Additional Info
One of the factors that sometimes provides art with a richer sense of texture is its ability to draw an allusion to the classic expressions of human culture, thought, and experience. The Bible is no exception and has often been received through its incorporation into works of art-the plays of Shakespeare, the paintings of Rembrandt, the sculptures of Michelangelo, the stories of Flannery O’Connor, the films of Martin Scorsese. Raising Cain, Fleeing Egypt, and Fighting Philistines considers the overwhelming influence that Old Testament imagery has had on some of the most popular musical artists of our time-from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen to OutKast.

Ideal for use in personal reflection or small group study, this book contains questions for consideration and discussion after each chapter. Also included are handy charts linking the considered songs to their biblical references, creating an ease-of-use for teaching and further study.