Scharen, Christian Batalden. <br/><br/>
One step closer :  why U2 matters to those seeking God / 
Christian Scharen. 
 - Grand Rapids, Mich. :  Brazos Press,  c2006. 
 - 208 p. ;  22 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-203). 
<br/><br/>Introduction : one step closer -- Singing scripture -- Psalms as thanksgiving and lament -- Wisdom as desire and illusion -- Prophesy as judgment and hope -- Parables as offense and mercy -- Apocalypse as ecstasy and healing -- Singing the cross -- Faith (not sight) -- Hope (not possession) -- Love (not power) -- Now (not yet) -- Singing the truth -- Epilogue : ... to knowing. 
<br/><br/> U2 is widely hailed as the greatest rock and roll band in the world, and lead singer Bono is often seen in the media touting humanitarian goals. Now Christian Scharen provides a thoughtful look at the driving force behind the band. Bono and other band members are marked by the Christian faith of their Irish backgrounds. Scharen reflects on how U2 "fits within the longer Christian tradition of voices that point us to the cross, to Jesus, and to the power of God's ways in the world" as he explores the music's honest spiritual questioning. --From publisher's description. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1587431696 9781587431692 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2005028470 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>U2 (Musical group)<br/>U2 (Musikgruppe)<br/>U2 (Musical group)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Rock music--Religious aspects--Christianity.<br/>Rock musicians--Ireland--Biography.<br/>Glaube.<br/>Rockmusik.<br/>Rock music--Religious aspects--Christianity.<br/>Rock musicians.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Ireland.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Biography.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>ML 421 .U2 S33 2006