The contemporary Christian music debate /

Miller, Steve, 1957-

The contemporary Christian music debate / Steve Miller. - Waynesboro, Ga. : OM Literature, [2007], c1993. - xiv, 261 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-261).

The Christian music controversy -- Charges of health threats -- Charges of moral corruption -- Charges of worldliness -- Charges of poor aesthetic quality and a cautioning inner witness -- Charges of bad associations, questionable motives, and dangerous leanings -- The Bible on music -- Biblical principles for musicians and sponsors -- From early chants to reformation songs -- From psalm singing to hymnody -- What we can learn from history -- The need for an alternative -- Communicating musical convictions to your children -- A Christian alternative -- Taking it to the church -- Taking it to the world.

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Contemporary Christian music--History and criticism.

ML 3187.5 / .M54 2007