Your neighbor's hymnal
Book Description
In a world where sacred and secular often seem divided, Jeffrey F. Keuss invites readers to discover the profound spiritual conversations happening all around us through popular music. Your Neighbor's Hymnal challenges the assumption that meaningful expressions of faith, hope, and love exist only within church walls or Christian music genres.
This thoughtful exploration reveals how God speaks through the diverse musical landscape of contemporary culture, from rock and hip-hop to metal and soul. Rather than dismissing secular music as spiritually irrelevant, Keuss demonstrates how these songs often carry deep theological significance and reflect humanity's ongoing search for meaning, connection, and transcendence.
Through forty carefully selected songs spanning multiple decades and genres, readers encounter rich reflections on both the artists and their creative processes, alongside insightful analysis of lyrical content. Each musical selection becomes a window into understanding how people outside traditional religious communities express their deepest longings and spiritual insights.
The book bridges the gap between sacred and popular culture, offering biblical and theological connections that illuminate the spiritual dimensions already present in mainstream music. For readers seeking to expand their spiritual awareness and connect more meaningfully with the broader human experience, this work provides a fresh perspective on finding the divine in unexpected places.
Keuss demonstrates that your neighbor's playlist might contain more wisdom about faith, hope, and love than you ever imagined.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 139 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Understand the nature of love
- ✓ Explore Popular music, history and criticism
- ✓ Explore Hope
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Popular music
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
