7 articles in this issue
Chris Gassler
Chris Gassler looks at the various meanings of the title and subtitle of Con Campbell's recent book, Outreach and the Artist: Sharing the Gospel with the Arts.
Rob Hewell
With so many new publications on the topic of Christian worship, how can you tell which books are worth reading? Rob Hewell recommends a new book by Joyce Ann Zimmerman that should be added to your To-Read list.
Todd Saurman
Ethnomusicologist Todd Saurman considers language endangerment, musical endangerment, and community involvement as he looks at Catherine Grant's recent book, Musical Endangerment: How Language Maintenance Can Help. Todd feels strongly that music is a key ... see more
Michael T. Balonek
Michael T. Balonek reviews Mark Hijleh's Towards a Global Music Theory. What benefits to global music analysis are suggested by Hijleh's book? Balonek critiques the positive and negative aspects of the book and offers guidance about the right readership.
Katherine H. Morehouse
Dr. Katherine H. Morehouse recommends Jeremy Begbie's recent collection of chapters on musical meaning, modernity, and theology.
Constance M. Cherry
Constance Cherry looks at a helpful guide to the development of the Christian year.In addition to the standard review of Bradshaw and Johnson's book, we also asked Dr. Cherry to share some personal reflections on her experience getting to know and appreci... see more
Vernon Charter
Vernon Charter looks at Bruce Ellis Benson's recent book on arts, improvisation, theology, philosophy, and Christian worship. Charter also suggests other valuable books on the same topic.