Restless Pilgrim: The Spiritual Journey of Bob Dylan

By Michael Avallone

Book Overview

From his apocalyptic expressions onstage and in the studio, to his unapologetic biblical views that leak out during interviews, Bob Dylan's spiritual journey makes for a fascinating story. A curious icon of popular culture, yet distinct in his Judeo-Christian expressions, Bob Dylan doesn't fit neatly into the typical rock 'n' roll mold. Who else would have the chutzpah to publicly contribute to Orthodox Jewish communities while publicly singing songs about Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and eventual return? RESTLESS PILGRIM wrestles with the seemingly contradictory facts of Dylan's preoccupation with Jesus and his own Jewish heritage, by looking through the lens of this reluctant legend's four-decade career. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097145762X
• ISBN13: 9780971457621
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Relevant Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Pilgrim's Progress

One thing that really struck me about Martin Scorcese's recent Dylan documentary, "No Direction Home," is how much integrity Dylan displays when considering his artistic vision. And the pressure has been tremendous, as different camps have sought him out to make him their own. Joan Baez's comments regarding the desire to enroll him in protest efforts is perfectly illustrative of this. Just as illustrative is Dylan's push-back,...

And I Answer Them Most Mysteriously...and not so!

* * * * *Throughout this book, Scott Marshall reveals that many of the answers people are searching for, in regard to Bob Dylan's faith, are found within his songs and life. The problem tends to be the biases brought to the music beforehand. This causes words that Dylan has said to appear contradictory, to be taken out of context. The author helps straighten them out, as he exposes the big picture (each chapter chronicles...

Dylan's Secret History

It is interesting how many Dylan fans view Bob Dylan's involvement in Christianity as restricted to a couple years in the late 70's and early 80's and those years as a momentary lapse which he thankfully came out of. If one digs deeper into Dylan's work they will see an entirely different scenario. Dylan has had some Biblical references and themes in his songs since he first emerged in the early 60's. What does one make of...

"Don?t Think Twice, It?s All Right!

This book is a life changer! Scott Marshall has captured the essence of Bob Dylan's Spiritual marathon in such a way that not only draws you into the life of Dylan but more importantly, into your own spiritual journey. I couldn't put this literary work of art down! Mr. Marshall, thank you abundantly for your tendentious research, blood, sweat, and tears; it abounds in this powerful book on the pilgrimage of Bob Dylan. Isaac...

This book is a life changer!

This book is a life changer! Scott Marshall has captured the essence of Bob Dylan's Spiritual marathon in such a way that not only draws you into the life of Dylan but more importantly, into your own spiritual journey. I couldn't put this literary work of art down! Mr. Marshall, thank you abundantly for your tendentious research, blood, sweat, and tears; it abounds in this powerful book on the pilgrimage of Bob Dylan.