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Subversive Potential of Song

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The subversive potential of Christian song Exploring how everything from ‘Away in a Manger’ to ‘Hillsong’ and ‘Willow Creek’ affect faith for good or ill.

John Bell

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  • Theology
  • Spirituality
  • Culture
  • Biblical

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Speaker: John Bell

Festival: 2005 - Tree Of Life

Talk Ref: GB05-12

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