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Martin Luther once wrote, "Next after theology, I give to music the highest place and the greatest honor. I would not exchange what little I know of music for something great." As Jeremy Begbie shows, music is valuable not only in itself but also as a stimulating companion to theology.

John G. Stackhouse Jr. is an amateur musician who also teaches theology and culture at Regent College, Vancouver. He is the author of several recent books, including Evangelical Landscapes: Facing Critical Issues of the Day (Baker Academic).

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Evangelical Landscapes: Facing Critical Issues of the Day, No Other Gods before Me?: Evangelicals and the Challenge of World Religions and Can God Be Trusted?: Faith and the Challenge of Evil by John G. Stackhouse Jr. can be ordered through Christianbook.com.

Other Christianity Today articles by John Stackhouse include:

The True, the Good, and the Beautiful ChristianBeauty is making a comeback in science and theology. Will it find its place in the lives of believers? (January 7, 2002)

What Has Jerusalem to Do with Mecca?Two new books on the world's religions raise new possibilities, and new questions, for evangelicals. (September 4, 2001)

Mind Over SkepticismPhilosopher Alvin Plantinga has defeated two of the greatest challenges to the Christian faith. (June 20, 2001)

The Seven Deadly SignsMinistries that think they can do no financial wrong deceive themselves. (June 30, 2000)

An Elder Statesman's PleaJohn Stott's 'little statement on evangelical faith' reveals the strengths and limitations of the movement he helped create. (Feb. 14, 2000)

The Battle for the Inclusive BibleConflicts over "gender-neutral" versions are not really about translation issues. (Nov. 5, 1999)

Finding a Home for EveWe are right to criticize radical feminist scholars—and wrong to ignore them. (Mar. 1, 1999)

The Jesus I'd Prefer to KnowSearching for the historical Jesus and finding oneself instead. (Dec. 7, 1998)

The Perils of Left and RightEvangelical theology is much bigger and richer than our two-party labels. (Aug. 10, 1998)

Bad Things Still HappenA concise, clear argument for how God can be both good and omnipotent. (July 13, 1998)

Fighting the Good FightA plea for healthy disagreements. (Oct. 6, 1997)

Confronting Canada's Secular SlideWhy Canadian evangelicals thrive in a culture often indifferent to religious faith. (July 18, 1994)

For more articles and commentary on music, see the Christianity Todayarchives and Music Channel.

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October 7 2002, Vol. 46, No. 11