"All Along the Watchtower" is one of the greatest songs Bob Dylan ever wrote, according to many.  By that measure, it is one of the great songs of the late twentieth century.  But few people recognize the Scriptural inspiration for this song and why that biblical basis may actually infuse it with its haunting power.  Mal and Jay discuss these themes and more, with a bit of Jimi Hendrix thrown in, for good measure.   

Each and Every Door

Episode 7: A Wildcat Did Growl

Each and Every Door is an educational podcast about Bob Dylan, Religion and Spirituality. Arguably the most influential singer/songwriter of our era, Dylan has been making music, in the words of some English folk, for "donkey's years." That means a very long time. During his long, unpredictable career, he has exhibited a fascinating relationship with religion and spirituality, one that extends far beyond his "gospel years." On this podcast, Malcolm Gold, a sociologist of religion at Messiah College and Jay Case, a professor of American religious history at Malone University, explore everything from what Dylan may or may not have believed, to the ways spirituality emerges in his songs and music, to the shifting religious context framing his life, and much more. (Artwork by David Everett. everettdavide@gmail.com)

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