Gaither Homecomings, College Football Reunions, and the Consecration of Cultural History

Although the Bill and Gloria Gaither Homecoming Friends concert and video series is a ubiquitous presence in Christian entertainment, its cultural function and influence are not well understood. This essay argues that alongside the established view of the Homecoming series as an inwardly focused met...

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Main Author: Harrison, Douglas 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2010]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2010, Volume: 22, Issue: 3
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