Bob Dylan

A Spiritual Life

By: Scott M. Marshall

Narrated by: Dan John Miller

Never before has a book like this one delved into the spiritual odyssey of cultural icon Bob Dylan. Tracking an American original - from his Jewish roots to his controversial embrace of Jesus to his enduring legacy as the composer of the Tempest album - Bob Dylan: A Spiritual Life delivers the story of a man in dogged pursuit of redemption.

Based on years of research and original interviews, this book sorts through the myths and misunderstandings and reveals Dylan to be both traditional and radical in the way he expresses his spiritual quest for purpose and meaning. "Call Dylan whatever you want, but the name won't stick", said foreword writer and film director Scott Derrickson. What does stick is his music, in part because his songs contain a deep, abiding spirituality that moves listeners more than the songs of any other artist.

Bob Dylan: A Spiritual Life bridges the gap between purpose and meaning in grand fashion. It offers listeners an informative, entertaining, and nuanced look into Bob Dylan's spiritual odyssey.

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Baby boomer

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about how Bob Dylan began his spiritual journey. He is a remarkable artist.

Repetitive

This story was interesting but repetitive in many instances. The narrator was also boring.

Making Sense of the Elusive Dylan's Faith

Marshall does an amazing job of tracing through decades of interviews, articles, and lyrics from Dylan that together allow him to piece together a thorough look at Dylan's faith journey. His research allows him to conclude that there is too much evidence of Dylan's continuing faith in Jesus to simply relegate his Christian identity as a phase that he left behind in the early 1980's. A very encouraging look at Dylan's faith development and of his attempts to hold onto Jesus without abandoning his Jewish identity and roots. Despite the arms-length response by much of the evangelical church in the 1980's Dylan was discipled by people in the early Vineyard movement. Marshall reveals how Dylan chooses to let his lyrics and song choices continue to reveal Dylan's on-going commitment to following Jesus.

Fantastic

I am not a Dylan fan of sorts but loved learning about him. I am listening to his music now that I understand his life. Bob was and is a brave soul saved between two worlds of Judaism and Yeshua. Tough place to be but that’s how it all began! God bless you Bob- see you at one of the twelve gates!!

every detail about Dylan reference to God

book seems to jump back and forth... fron 1980's to 1960's to 1990's. author seems to be in a hurry...rapid fire... please tell the author he can take a breath

Terrific

Great all around. Great history, great biography, well presented. I’m so happy I found this. I’m an old fan, and now even more appreciate Dylan’s work, his life, his courage.

For people interested in Bob Dylan’s spiritual journey

Sometimes repetitive but Marshall makes a bombproof case for Dylan believing the Judeo-Christian Bible in its entirety. The poetry and prophetic warnings of Dylan ring loud throughout the book. I’m glad I listened. I’ll be tracking down Bob Dylan albums that I never listened to before. Marshall introduces me to Dylan in a new way and I’m more a fan of Dylan because of it. One of the best parts of living in the year 2020 is the access to music. When Marshall mentioned albums I stopped the audiobook and listened to the songs talked about. That reminds me of the biography of Steve Jobs where he sets up an in person meeting with Dylan to ask him to allow his albums to be made available on Apple’s ITunes.

Great

Amazing Grace for Bob Dylan Fans. Really an in depth look into his search for Christ.