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

The world of hip-hop is saturated with religion, yet this element is rarely taken seriously. In "Street Scriptures," Alejandro Nava focuses our attention on this facet of music and culture in a fresh way, combining his deep love for hip-hop, his passion for racial and social justice, and his profound theological knowledge. "Street Scriptures" offers an authentic and beautifully written journey through hip-hop and its connection to the sacred.

Nava analyzes the religious pulse of hip-hop, examining the intersections of the sacred and the secular in rap, reggaeton, and Latinx hip-hop today. From Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Lauryn Hill, and Cardi B to Saint Augustine and William James, Nava explores the ethical-political, mystical-prophetic, and theological qualities of hip-hop, investigating the pure sonic and aesthetic signatures of the music while simultaneously diving deep into voices that invoke the spirit of protest. The result is nothing less than a new liberative theology for our times, what Nava calls "street theology."

Pages: 256, Year of Publication: 0531, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm