Christians and Christianity have been central to Hip Hop since its inception. This book explores the intersection of Christians and Hip Hop and the multiple outcomes of this intersection.

This book explores an important aspect of hip-hop that is rarely considered: its deep entanglement with spiritual life.

Author Tommy Kyllonen has seen hip-hop from the inside as a recording artist, as well as through the eyes of a pastor whose congregation has set the model for a groundswell of young urban churches focusing on hip-hop culture.

From Nelson George, supervising producer and writer of the hit Netflix series, "The Get Down, Hip Hop America is the definitive account of the society-altering collision between black youth culture and the mass media.

The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument, the first book from the I Am Hip Hop, is the philosophical masterwork of KRS ONE.

" --Ronald E. Peters, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta "Hip-hop deserves the theological interpretation that Watkins provides. This book should have a wide readership.

Speaking from the edges of the church, community, and hip-hop, these artists work out what it means to save their city and themselves. Christina Zanfagna's intimate and nuanced work outlines what she calls 'geographies of conversion.

However, A Divine Revelation of Hip Hop gives caution to those who have invited this form of music in because of its popularity, and call it worship. A Divine Revelation of Hip Hop explodes with insight into the stronghold of this music.

Hip-Hop Is Not Our Enemy is an insider's critique of the Black church's role and responsibility in co-opting hip-hop culture.