{"product_id":"an-eternal-pitch-bishop-g-e-patterson-broadcast-religion-and-the-afterlives-of-ecstasy-9780520387133","title":"An Eternal Pitch: Bishop G. E. Patterson, Broadcast Religion, and the Afterlives of Ecstasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eAn Eternal Pitch explores the homiletic life and afterlife of Bishop G.E. Patterson, the dynamic spiritual leader of the Church of God in Christ from 2000 to 2007. His sermons have gained popularity online, with users enacting innovative forms of religious broadcasting. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of California Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Eternal Pitch delves into the profound tapestry of Bishop G.E. Patterson's homiletic journey, encompassing both his earthly existence and transcendent afterlife. Serving as the dynamic spiritual leader of the Church of God in Christ from 2000 to 2007, Patterson's profound influence extended far beyond his earthly passing. Even in the present day, his resonant voice continues to grace radio and television broadcasts, while his sermons have found a new life online, captivating a multitude of YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok users through innovative forms of religious broadcasting. It is the unwavering focus on Patterson's \"Afterliveness\" that underscores the profound significance of his lifelong obsession with musical repetition. Throughout the course of his ministry, a set of musical gestures recur as sonic channels, connecting individual sermons with the eternal transmission of scriptures. This interplay of repetition weaves a tapestry of meaning, allowing Patterson's words to resonate with listeners on a deeper, more enduring level. An Eternal Pitch serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of this remarkable spiritual leader, whose profound insights and musical artistry continue to inspire and uplift generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 472g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159 x 236 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780520387133\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Braxton D. Shelley","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45290012279034,"sku":"9780520387133","price":64.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1706891941544_book.jpg?v=1706943773","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/an-eternal-pitch-bishop-g-e-patterson-broadcast-religion-and-the-afterlives-of-ecstasy-9780520387133","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}