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Religion and Hip Hop: Routledge Research in Religion, Media, and Culture

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Edited by Jeffrey Ogbar

Religion and Hip Hop: Routledge Research in Religion, Media, and Culture examines the complex relationship between religion and hip hop culture. Drawing on a range of disciplines, including religious studies, sociology, and musicology, the contributors explore how hip hop artists have engaged with religious themes and practices, and how religion has shaped the development of hip hop culture.

Religion and Hip Hop (Routledge Research in Religion Media and Culture 3)

Religion and Hip Hop (Routledge Research in Religion, Media and Culture Book 3)

by Monica R. Miller

5 out of 5

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The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Hip Hop and Religion: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives," provides an overview of the history of hip hop and religion, and explores the various theoretical approaches to understanding the relationship between the two. The second part, "Hip Hop and Religious Expression," examines how hip hop artists have used their music to express their religious beliefs and experiences. The third part, "Hip Hop and the Sacred," explores the ways in which hip hop has been used to create sacred spaces and experiences.

Religion and Hip Hop is a groundbreaking volume that offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the relationship between religion and hip hop culture. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of religion, hip hop culture, and popular culture.

: Religion and Hip Hop: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives
Chapter 1: The Roots of Hip Hop: Religion, Race, and Urban Culture
Chapter 2: Hip Hop and the Black Church: A Complex Relationship
Chapter 3: Hip Hop and Islam: A New Generation of Muslim Artists
Chapter 4: Hip Hop and Christianity: From Gospel Rap to Conscious Hip Hop
Chapter 5: Hip Hop and Spirituality: Beyond Religion and the Sacred
Chapter 6: Hip Hop and the Sacred: Creating Sacred Spaces and Experiences
Chapter 7: Hip Hop and Social Justice: A Prophetic Voice
Chapter 8: The Future of Hip Hop and Religion

Reviews

"Religion and Hip Hop is a groundbreaking volume that offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the relationship between religion and hip hop culture. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of religion, hip hop culture, and popular culture." - Mark Anthony Neal, author of New Black Man and Looking for Leroy

"Religion and Hip Hop is a timely and important book that sheds new light on the complex relationship between religion and hip hop culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of religion in contemporary society." - Cathy J. Cohen, author of Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics

About the Editor

Jeffrey Ogbar is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on the relationship between religion and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on hip hop music. He is the author of Hip Hop Revolution: The Culture and Politics of Rap Music.

Religion and Hip Hop (Routledge Research in Religion, Media and Culture Book 3)

by Monica R. Miller

5 out of 5