Preachin' the Blues: the intersection of Christian and blues exegesis and hermeneutics in the life and lyrics of Son House
Description
This thesis discusses the intersection of Christian and Blues exegesis and hermeneutics in the life and lyrics of Eddie "Son" House, a Baptist and Methodist preacher and Blues singer who was born in Lyon, Mississippi. It is intended as a biographical case study that highlights and explores the complex and multifaceted relationship between Black Protestant Preaching and Blues Singing/Preaching. In doing so, it critically appropriates Religious Studies theoretical and methodological considerations, orientations, and insights--particularly those from Charles Long and Paul Ricoeur--to examine the life, artistry, ministry, and lyrics of House in light of his expressed religious orientations and dual, often conflicting roles as a Christian Minister and Blues Preacher.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2013
Agent
- Author (aut): Broyles, Michael
- Thesis advisor (ths): Moore, Moses
- Committee member: Ali, Souad
- Committee member: Anderson, Lisa
- Publisher (pbl): Arizona State University