In 1978 Bob Dylan shocked the world by converting to Christianity. The music industry shunned and ridiculed him. Many in the "Christian" world refused to accept him. And although we are all ultimately responsible for our own choices this hostile reaction from all sides helped encourage Dylan to eventually move back to secular Judaism.During this time Dylan released a couple of albums that displayed his Christian testimony in musical and poetical terms. At the time, the secular music world for the most part ignored these masterpieces. But in recent years music publications such as Spin and Rolling Stone have finally recognized their artistic merit.
Slow Train Coming, released in 1979, should be placed among his greatest works. For a Christian the music is especially poignant. Even though Dylan eventually moved away from Christianity, the testimonies on this album are still moving and I recommend it highly.
Here is the track list...
Gotta Serve Somebody
Precious Angel
I Believe in You
Slow Train
Gonna Change My Way of Thinking
Do Right To Me Baby (Do Unto Others)
When You Gonna Wake Up
Man Gave Names To All The Animals
When He Returns
