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The Gospel according to the Beatles / by Steve Turner.
| Author/creator | Turner, Steve, 1949- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Louisville, KY ; Harrow : Westminster John Knox, 2006. |
| Description | x, 254 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Tell me what you see -- You can't do that -- In my life -- Think for yourself -- Eight days a week -- Nowhere man -- All you need is love -- The inner light -- Let it be -- Carry that weight -- What goes on -- Where are they now? |
| Abstract | Renowned British music journalist and author Steve Turner surveys the religious and spiritual influence of the Beatles, the band that changed the history of music forever. With new interviews, never-before-published material, and fresh insights, the author helps the reader understand the religious and spiritual ideas and ideals that influenced the music and lives of the Beatles and helps us see how the Fab Four influenced our own lives and culture. Topics discussed include the religious upbringing of John, Paul, George, and Ringo; the backlash in the United States after John Lennon's "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus" comment; the dabbling in Eastern religion; the use of drugs to attempt to enter a higher level of consciousness; and the overall legacy that the Beatles and their music have left. While there is no religious system that permanently anchored the Beatles or their music, they did leave a gospel, the author concludes: one of love, peace, personal freedom, and the search for transcendence. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-245) and index. |
| ISBN | 0664229832 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML421.B4 T86 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |