The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict (Singer Trilogy the Singer Trilogy)
"It must be true that poetry--or song--is the required vehicle of intimate communication with or about God! If so, that is part of the power that gripped me when I first opened Calvin Miller'sThe Singer." (Donald Joy, adjunct professor, Asbury Theological Seminary)"The Singernot only gives a fresh and insightful portrait of Christ the 'Troubador,' it continues to set the pace for books that engage both the imagination and the soul." (Marshall Shelley, editor of Leadership)"The Singerleft an imprint of joy on my life twenty-five years ago. I enthusiastically endorse this 25th anniversary edition. Calvin Miller's work is a definitive illustration of God's ongoing creativity through a believing artist and gives cause for new celebration in the year 2001." (Jeannette Clift George, author of John, His Story)"For twenty-five years the voice ofThe Singerhas echoed through the land, resonating in thousands of hearts and minds. Calvin Miller has discovered in the Singer's voice the mystery of the Deepest Song--that the One who sang the world into being is in the process of singing the world together. And he invites us to sing along." (Reg Grant, author of Storm)"Calvin Miller is the poet laureate of today's evangelical world, andThe Singeris among his most remarkable literary works. Miller has something profound to say, and he says it beautifully.The Singeris one of a handful of contemporary Christian works that will still be read a century from now." (Michael Duduit, editor of Preaching)"The Singeris a classic. It stands as one of the greatest exercises in 'sound theology' in Christian history. Calvin Miller was of 'sound mind' long before the rest of us." (Leonard Sweet, author of SoulTsunami)"A great surprise came when I first readThe Singerin manuscript: here was a magnificent, original, poetic, emotionally charged retelling of the greatest story ever told. A joy to read then and to reread now!" (James W. Sire, author of The Universe Next Door)"It is no surprise to me that Calvin Miller'sThe Singerhas captured the hearts and imaginations of so many over the past twenty-five years. When I first read it (in manuscript), I knew at once that this was a story/song for the ages, with its vivid details and its skillful knots and weavings of profound truth into words. And as a poet, my heart was gladdened to know that nonreaders of poetry were being welcomed into this poetic masterpiece, were entering and reading it with delight!" (Luci Shaw, author of Water My Soul)"The Singerwas a groundbreaking book, and I'm delighted to see its reintroduction." (Philip Yancey, author of The Jesus I Never Knew)"The Singeris one of those books that expands my mind, explodes my imagination and excites my heart. Our Lord becomes so refreshingly real that I see him so personally. The years haven't diminished its power in my life." (Warren Wiersbe, author of Preaching and Teaching with Imagination)"For decadesThe Singerhas done the one thing most necessary: to make Jesus himself accessible and attractive in ways that stick in the mind and soul, so that he can do his work of renewing the life of God in the individual. Calvin Miller's great gift is to sing Jesus powerfully, to the blessing of our generation and those to come." (Dallas Willard, author of The Divine Conspiracy)"The Singerwas not simply a book for me. It was an event. It was the first demonstration in our time that the gospel could be newly presented to the world at the level of the imagination. It deserves to be called the first true Christian classic of our generation." (Michael Card, recording artist)"The Singerwas my first Calvin Miller book. I was hooked. Each page seemed to explode with a fresh combination of poetic energy and gospel aliveness. Every book I've read since (and I think I've read them all) deepens my appreciation." (Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message)"Calvin Miller--how beautiful a singer. How timeless, and lovely, a song." (Kelly Monroe, author of Finding God at Harvard)"The Singerrefreshes the old story with new insights and deep emotions. . . . My heart was moved; my mind was stretched; my soul was blessed." (Leith Anderson, pastor of Wooddale Church)"HasThe Singerimpacted my life? You might say that. Though it has been a quarter of a century, I can remember where I was when I received it (in a parked car on a college campus). I remember the weather (bright spring afternoon). And I remember the joy, as the prose and passion of Miller's heart came alive. Within weeks the book was dog-eared and well worn. Through it Miller showed more than a fresh way to work with words; he showed a fresh way to look at Christ. To him, for that, I am eternally grateful. HasThe Singerimpacted my life? I suppose you could say that." (Max Lucado, author of Just Like Jesus)"Dylan Thomas said that 'a poet is a poet for such a very tiny bit of his life; for the rest he is a human being, one of whose responsibilities is to know and feel, as much as he can, all that is moving around and within him.' When Calvin Miller's narrative poemThe Singerarrived in 1975, so distinct in imagination and style, I was amazed at its strangeness, originality, power and vividness. In form, the Troubadour's story was fine and open and organic--an absolutely brilliant retelling of the Gospels. In the intervening years, as I have come to know Miller as a friend and fellow traveler, I have often been amazed at the range of his knowing and feeling humanity. Miller’s mind is quick and witty and full of electrical insight, and his spirit is generous. Here are twenty-five years worth of congratulations to Miller forThe Singerand his other wonderful published works, but mostly here are congratulations to Calvin Miller. He is truly a gift from the Earthmaker." (Leonard G. Goss, editor, Broadman & Holman)"When I was a young questor, I found in a university bookstore a trilogy of books that impacted my life so deeply that--twenty-five years later--I find myself still quoting lines and discussing concepts of truth from them. Literature likeThe Singer Trilogywill live--like Milton'sParadise Lostand James Weldon Johnson'sGod's Trombones.The Singermust never be allowed to be out of print. Every generation needs to read it." (Gloria Gaither, recording artist)"We readThe Singertogether soon after it first came out. It was more than a breath of fresh air--it led us into a new dimension in our understanding of the reality of Jesus Christ and of all that he can mean to us." (Dr. Paul and Margaret Brand)"The Singeris one of those rare books that cannot have enough good said about it. It absolutely sings to us of the greatness and goodness of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline)