Bob Dylan

johnabaptist · 12-14-2007, 11:35 AM

I know Bobby D isn't known as a Christian musician, but he does have spiritual themes in his lyrics
At bible study, we were discussing Abraham, and god's request that he sacrifice his son
It reminded me of the lyrics in "Highway 61"
Oh God said to abraham kill me a son
Abe said man you must be puttin me on
God said no, abe said what
God say you can do what you wanna but
The next time you see me comin you better run
Well abe said where dyou want this killin done
God said out on highway 61

carter · 12-15-2007, 11:51 AM

That's pretty interesting, thanks for sharing that insight

kingjames · 12-18-2007, 08:41 AM

I always find religious themes in folk music to be very interesting
some are truer to the original story than others

pray4me · 12-28-2007, 11:17 PM

Folk is a pretty true to form art, as far as religious themes go

peterose · 12-30-2007, 12:06 AM

I'll admit, I love Dylan and his music, so was happy to find this thread in this setting, a good blend I say

flamepure · 01-04-2008, 08:47 AM

Me too, I'm a big fan of Dylan, and have been for most of my life

samers · 06-23-2008, 10:57 PM

Hey folks new here but we seem to be
new every time we find a new page

I am learning a BD tune called "last thing on my mind".
I am Christian but not sure what type anymore, I seem to be
not sure where I fit in

Anyway I am solid in faith and will never
deny Jesus no matter what so i am happy with my faith

I like music but when I get involved with Christians I feel like they
only sing Christian tunes and it is "ok" to do some of that
"other stuff" now and then (like once a year) but let's not make
a habit of it. Should I worry as to if the person that composed
the song was "born again" and heck how do I know if they are
or were Chrstian?

What about Civil war tunes (WHICH I LOVE) how do I know the
fella or gal was not a Christian that composted them?
Am I a sinner in that way? Can I play and enjoy tunes and not
worry about that? Just not sure anymore...I just like music that's all.

Life is so full of nit pick it seems...sorry to rant

Lihualee · 09-29-2008, 05:10 AM

Bump! thx !

momani · 03-22-2009, 01:49 PM

I didn't like it ,, sorry
i think they shouldn't mix with songs and god ...only good songs that are true and don't make fun

12-14-2007, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnabaptist Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9	Bob Dylan I know Bobby D isn't known as a Christian musician, but he does have spiritual themes in his lyrics At bible study, we were discussing Abraham, and god's request that he sacrifice his son It reminded me of the lyrics in "Highway 61" Oh God said to abraham kill me a son Abe said man you must be puttin me on God said no, abe said what God say you can do what you wanna but The next time you see me comin you better run Well abe said where dyou want this killin done God said out on highway 61

09-29-2008, 05:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lihualee Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	good friend Bump! thx !

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12-15-2007, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
carter Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	That's pretty interesting, thanks for sharing that insight

12-18-2007, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
kingjames Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	I always find religious themes in folk music to be very interesting some are truer to the original story than others

12-28-2007, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
pray4me Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Folk is a pretty true to form art, as far as religious themes go

12-30-2007, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
peterose Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	I'll admit, I love Dylan and his music, so was happy to find this thread in this setting, a good blend I say

01-04-2008, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
flamepure Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	Me too, I'm a big fan of Dylan, and have been for most of my life

06-23-2008, 10:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
samers Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Hey folks new here but we seem to be new every time we find a new page I am learning a BD tune called "last thing on my mind". I am Christian but not sure what type anymore, I seem to be not sure where I fit in Anyway I am solid in faith and will never deny Jesus no matter what so i am happy with my faith I like music but when I get involved with Christians I feel like they only sing Christian tunes and it is "ok" to do some of that "other stuff" now and then (like once a year) but let's not make a habit of it. Should I worry as to if the person that composed the song was "born again" and heck how do I know if they are or were Chrstian? What about Civil war tunes (WHICH I LOVE) how do I know the fella or gal was not a Christian that composted them? Am I a sinner in that way? Can I play and enjoy tunes and not worry about that? Just not sure anymore...I just like music that's all. Life is so full of nit pick it seems...sorry to rant

03-22-2009, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
momani Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 21	I didn't like it ,, sorry i think they shouldn't mix with songs and god ...only good songs that are true and don't make fun

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