Ive come to hear vivien goldman, adjunct professor of punk and reggae at new. Continuing the narrative from the point where sefer bereishit ended, it transitions from a familys individual story to the birth of an entire nation. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel. Marleys exodus 30 years later thirty years ago, reggae superstar bob marley released his highly acclaimed album exodus. The book of exodus is an unusual book its the making of the album and it. Bob marley, exodus reggae musicians often draw inspiration from biblical stories. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the.
The hebrew word translated treasure is rendered store or storehouses every time except here. Vivien goldman is a writer, broadcaster and musician who has devoted her work to. The book continues the story of the ancestors of israel in egypt, now grown in number to a large landless population enslaved by the pharaoh. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century, marleys bassist aston family man barrett found a. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe passage through the sea of reeds traditionally mislocated as the red sea. Goldman appears as an interviewee in the upcoming documentary about british reggae group, steel pulse. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible 1599. In fact, jacob alone was responsible for 70 children. The book of exodus by vivien goldman overdrive rakuten.
Exodus chapter 1 begins with jacob returning to egypt where joseph was already residing. Follow the sacred journey to create one of the lasting musical maste. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century ebook written by vivien goldman. Golden calf time image in book of exodus slideshow. By this metric, certainly, vivien goldman s exodus. This affinity means that im much more likely to read a book about reggae than i am to read a book about knitting, say, or goldfish. The lessons of punk renaissance woman vivien goldman npr.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of exodus. Now, in the book of exodus, goldman chronicles the making of this album, from its conception in jamaica to the raucous but intense allnight studio sessions in london. She was the author of the first books on bob marley and has gone on to a stellar career in academia. The jps torah commentary series guides readers through the words and ideas of. A veteran reggae observer offers her take on an icons defining statement.
The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century dec 18, 2007. Agricultural products and implements of war such as horses and chariots could be stored there. In setting the stage for what would become marleys masterpiece, she reached beyond the exodus sessions themselves into the early history of marley and the wailers. So in your book, you mention your conservative jewish upbringing. Professor of punk vivien goldman has brought together geoff travis, daniel. Robert alter, a leading secular scholar of scripture, says the film was fun to watch, but its not exactly exodus. The book occurred sometime before moses birth in 1526 ex 2 d. Exodus, named by time magazine as album of the century, is bob marleys masterpiece of spiritual exploration. Vivien goldman born 1952 is a british journalist, writer and musician. Goldman bob marley, 1981 seems perfectly situated to write a compelling flyonthewall book about the late reggae stars 1977 album exodus named album of the century by time magazine in 1999. Recorded in london after an assassination attempt on his life sent marley into exile from jamaica, exodus is the most lasting testament to his social conscience. Vivien goldman is living proof that it is very possible to be, simultaneously. Once adopted, moses the hebrew foundling is thrust into a classic rolereversal situationthe slave turned ruler.
The book of exodus was originally conceived by artist sam fink as a gift to his family, now living in israel, a vast ocean away from his home in new york city. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century. Edward bibring photographs the psychoanalysts of his time, 19321938 by gifford. View vivien goldman s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. Goldman was born in london in 1952, the child of two germanjewish. The title of this superfamous scifi book is taken straight from exodus. Now a fabled music journalist, viv is here to read from the book of exodus. An account of the creation of the legendary reggae musicians seminal album, the book of exodus, describes the inspiration for the album in the turbulent social climate of the day and marleys social and spiritual convictions, profiling marley and his friends and associates, the impact of marleys music, and his lasting influence on modern music. The first chapter of exodus tells how the 70 members of jacobs s clan evolved into a large people, cruelly enslaved by the kings.
Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. As punk rock raged around her, she steadily and eruditely featured reggae, both the artists and philosophy. See stephen davis bob marley, vivien goldman s careerpeak profile the book of exodus and steffens own bob marley and the wailers. The journey between egypt and the wilderness of sinai and mount sinai took three months to the day ex 19. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century paperback apr 25 2006. Throughout the late 1970s, goldman was a fly on the wall as she watched reggae grow and evolve, and charted the careers of many of its superstars, especially bob marley.
Vivien goldman is a writer, broadcaster, musician and professor of punk and reggae at new york university. However, the hebrew presence in egypt grew profoundly as the years passed. Biography autobiography memoir, arts entertainment. Described by rolling stone as a small miracle, her most recent book, the black. These are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. Exodus 1 1599 geneva bible gnv the second book of moses, called exodus. The book of exodus goldman, vivien 9781400052868 hpb. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century vivien goldman on. Rameses was the starting point of the subsequent exodus.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover vivien s. The book of exodus is an unforgettable portrait of marley from a member of his intimate circle and an acutely perceptive appreciation of his musical and spiritual legacy. The book of exodus details the jews enslavement in egypt, their harrowing journey with moses out of egypt, and the formation of the new laws established for them by their god. She is the adjunct professor of punk and reggae at new york universitys clive davis department of reco. The hebrew name for the book of exodus is sefer shemot, the book of names, taken from the opening words of the first verse. The greek and english name originates with the septuagint translation of the 3rd century bce. She is an adjunct professor teaching punk, afrobeat, and reggae at new york university, where the vivien goldman punk and reggae collection is archived in the fales library. Named by time magazine as album of the century, exodus is reggae superstar bob marleys masterpiece of spiritual exploration. The second book of the pentateuch is called exodus, from the greek word for departure, because its central event was understood by the septuagints translators to be the departure of the israelites from egypt. Exodus chapter 35 1 and moses assembled all the congregation of the children of israel, and said unto them. Goldman is undeniably as intrepid and insightful as music journalists comeand this effort clearly required every ounce of her talent. The title is a latin term derived from the greek word exodos, a going out. Exodus 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st.
The book of exodus audiobook, written by vivien goldman. In this dense but wellwritten work, veteran journalist goldman examines the cultural, political and violent roots of bob marleys classic record exodus. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century 2006. The book of exodus, published in 2006, examines the cultural, political and. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. The title in the hebrew tradition is comprised of the first several words of the book, and these are the names.
Punk pioneer vivien goldman on bob marley, jewish music, and. Throughout the late 1970s, goldman was a fly on the. Bob marley is perhaps one of the most influential icons of the twentieth century. Follow the sacred journey to create one of the lasting musical masterpieces of our time bob marley is one of our most important and influential artists. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. Back to the main page back to the holy bible the book of exodus. The i have a big collection of it in my itunes library, and i might even be listening to some right now. Vivien goldman was the first journalist to introduce mass white audiences to the rasta sounds of bob marley. Shed written a handful of classic songs, recorded with robert wyatt and johnny rotten, worked as bob marleys publicist, penned books about. The book of exodus deals with leaving familiar oppression behind, braving the unknown, and letting faith guide you to a brighter future. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. It is possible that moses composed the book during or shortly after the encampment of the people at sinai 1446 c. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century 9781400052868 by goldman, vivien and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
How does ridley scotts exodus compare with the bibles. The book of genesis ends with the story of jacob going down to egypt with his family. Revenge of the shepunks goldman, vivien 9781477316542. Zes hottest american soul act are not black but two nice middle class jewish boys. Rameses was a city, but the other landmarks of the exodus were not. The book of exodus describes how the israelites escaped from slavery in egypt. A former documentarian, her five previous books include the book of exodus. Throughout the late 1970s, goldman was a fly on the wall as she watched reggae grow and evolve, and she charted the careers of many of its superstars, especially bob marley. But the book of exodus is so much more than a makingofarecord story. The book of exodus hebrew edition hebrew hardcover. The book of exodus, like the other books of the hexateuch, is of composite origin, being compiled of documents originally distinct, which have been excerpted and combined by a redactor see pentateuch.
These are the words which the lord hath commanded, that ye should do them. Born in london, she is the child of two germanjewish refugees. It begins with the birth of moses and the amazing story of how this hebrew child became part of the inner circle of the pharaoh. The book of exodus the making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century. Exodus 1 niv bible these are the names of the sons of. Simon yaffe speaks to vivien goldman, the britishborn professor of punk and. Some people call vivien goldman the punk professor she is the adjunct professor of reggae and punk at nyus clive davis dept. The book of exodus king county library system overdrive. This remarkable book takes us through the history of jamaican music, marleys own personal journey from. The book of exodus or, simply, exodus, from greek, exodos, meaning going out. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century by vivien goldman. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century by vivien goldman 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Vivien goldman independent musician staubgold records. On sale are a number of books by nonjewish authors taking part in the program.
Spread over the books of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, it tells the myth of the enslavement of the israelites in ancient egypt, their liberation through the hand of their tutelary deity yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and their wanderings in the wilderness up to the borders of canaan, the land their god has given. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of. Check out what we have to say about it in our learning guide for the book. So close was vivien to bob and the wailers that she was a guest at his kingston home just days before gunmen came in a rush to kill the skip. Vivien goldman, who has been a publicist, journalist, professor, author. Mp3 cd format here is an unforgettable portrait of bob marley and an acutely perceptive appreciation of his. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Its issues of power, betrayal, hope, disillusionments, and the search for serenity were all uppermost in his mind as he created the exodus album with the wailers. Vivien goldman is a writer, broadcaster, musician, and author of six books who has devoted much of her work to afrocaribbean and global music. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of.
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