Rockin', Rollin' and Scripture
Therefore, anyone in Christ is a new Creation; old things have passed away; behold
all things have become new. II Cor. 5:17
all things have become new. II Cor. 5:17
| Toby Jones — a Presbyterian pastor by day and a rocker by night — brings his own brand of excitement to Covenant Gathering on Tuesday, June 30. |
Drawing from the lyrics of more than a hundred of rock's greatest hits, Jones illuminates rock's
take on themes like compassion, love of neighbor, freedom, identity, Sabbath rest, loneliness,
the environment, and others. He then puts rock artists in direct conversation with the
Judeo-Christian scriptures. Toby has built a bridge between two worlds once thought to be
separated by an unbridgeable chasm. His recently published book The Gospel According to
Rock leaves us wondering: "If God can speak through the medium so many thought was the
devil's, where else might we learn to hear God's voice?"
Find out more about Toby Jones, including excerpts from his book at
www.booksandbridges.com.
take on themes like compassion, love of neighbor, freedom, identity, Sabbath rest, loneliness,
the environment, and others. He then puts rock artists in direct conversation with the
Judeo-Christian scriptures. Toby has built a bridge between two worlds once thought to be
separated by an unbridgeable chasm. His recently published book The Gospel According to
Rock leaves us wondering: "If God can speak through the medium so many thought was the
devil's, where else might we learn to hear God's voice?"
Find out more about Toby Jones, including excerpts from his book at
www.booksandbridges.com.
Click on his picture to see clip on YouTube
What some of his readers have to say:
Toby Jones’ dialogue with readers opens doors to more than the gospel of rock. Drawing
from personal and pastoral experiences, he takes us on a lyrical journey into the heart of his
brave and grace-filled theology. Using biblical back-up, Jones bridges the divide between
secular music and Christianity in a way that deepens faith and easily translates into everyday
life.
Kate Bassett, Assistant Editor
Harbor Light Newspaper
Toby Jones' new spin on the lyrical content of rock and its spiritual undertones should be on
everyone's reading list. For all who are spiritual but not necessarily religious, we are affirmed
in many of the things we have experienced in our own lives through creation, music, collective
consciousness, and a master plan. The Gospel According to Rock explores works from the
great song-smiths of the last 50 years, putting them in conversation with authentic struggles
from Jones' own life and with the Bible as well. This read is both uplifting and informative.
You'll find yourself singing some of your favorite rock songs with a new understanding of the
rock legends who wrote them and of the Big Guy Himself!...Pick this book up - you won't put it
down!"
Roger Tallman
Emmy Winning Composer/Producer
Tallman Music, New York
*Tallman has written music for many of the world's favorite sporting events, including
broadcast openings for five SuperBowls and The Olympic Games.
from personal and pastoral experiences, he takes us on a lyrical journey into the heart of his
brave and grace-filled theology. Using biblical back-up, Jones bridges the divide between
secular music and Christianity in a way that deepens faith and easily translates into everyday
life.
Kate Bassett, Assistant Editor
Harbor Light Newspaper
Toby Jones' new spin on the lyrical content of rock and its spiritual undertones should be on
everyone's reading list. For all who are spiritual but not necessarily religious, we are affirmed
in many of the things we have experienced in our own lives through creation, music, collective
consciousness, and a master plan. The Gospel According to Rock explores works from the
great song-smiths of the last 50 years, putting them in conversation with authentic struggles
from Jones' own life and with the Bible as well. This read is both uplifting and informative.
You'll find yourself singing some of your favorite rock songs with a new understanding of the
rock legends who wrote them and of the Big Guy Himself!...Pick this book up - you won't put it
down!"
Roger Tallman
Emmy Winning Composer/Producer
Tallman Music, New York
*Tallman has written music for many of the world's favorite sporting events, including
broadcast openings for five SuperBowls and The Olympic Games.
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