Synopsis: As part of the growing literature on theology and the
arts, God's Mind in that Music explores the substantial theological
insight expressed in the music of jazz legend John Coltrane.
Focusing on eight of Coltrane's pieces, themes under consideration
include lament ("Alabama"), improvisation ("My Favorite Things" and
"Ascension"), grace ("A Love Supreme"), and the Trinity ("The
Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost"). By attending to the
traditions of theology and of jazz criticism, and through a series
of interviews with musicians, theologians, and jazz writers, Jamie
Howison draws the worlds of theology and jazz into an active and
vibrant conversation with each other. Built around a focused
listening to John Coltrane's music as heard against the background
of his life and social context, and interacting with the work of a
range of writers including James Baldwin, Dorothee Soelle, Jeremy
Begbie, and James Cone, God's Mind in that Music will be of
interest not only to those interested in the intersection of music
and theology, but also to Coltrane fans, students of jazz studies,
and anyone who believes that music matters. Endorsements: "Written
with vivid attention to sound and the sacred, Howison's pages open
up the spiritual and aesthetic depths of John Coltrane's world . .
. Along the way, we hear many voices testifying to this uniquely
American musician who continues to astonish our
too-easily-established categories. Coltrane desired to 'sound' the
cosmos, to reveal the mystery that surrounds us. This book is an
informed act of love for a beautiful, complex, one-of-a-kind
musician." --Don E. Saliers, Emory University "Howison has given us
an original study showing the connections between jazz music and
theological truths, bringing together a rare combination of musical
and religious expertise. His book is a deeply personal look at the
great music of John Coltrane and other jazz artists, showing how
their creativity is an expression of the many facets of our
humanity, from tragedies to triumphs. There is nothing quite like
this in the literature. Must-reading for anyone who cares about the
arts in relation to faith." --William Edgar, Westminster
Theological Seminary "One need not be a fan of jazz or Coltrane to
appreciate the enormous favor Howison has done for all those who
would seek to be transformed by the good news of the gospel. Rooted
in the theological tradition, careful in its attention to basic
biblical themes, and highly conversant with the history of jazz and
its most able practitioners, Howison's book takes us into waters
that brim with musical life and joy, waters where God is making all
things new." --Christopher R. J. Holmes, University of Otago
"Through a humble and incredibly brave look at the music and life
of John Coltrane, Howison manages to briefly unveil one of the ways
God interacts with people, and conversely, how people interact with
God . . . The wonderful and challenging beauty of this work is that
just as the reader catches a glimpse of the Holy, it slips away,
and like Coltrane with a fearsome yearning in his soul, playing
until kingdom come, we are left with a thirst for more." --Alana
Levandoski, songwriter and recording artist "Howison's work on
Coltrane is insightful and just what you'd hope for--a deeper,
wider groove, a take on Coltrane that has not been peddled to
death. Read and be enriched." --Charlie Peacock, musician and
producer Author Biography: Jamie Howison is a priest of the
Anglican Church of Canada, and the founding pastoral leader of
Saint Benedict's Table in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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