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The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict (The IVP Signature Collection)

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  • Over 400,000 Copies in Print

"In the beginning was the song of love."

In this timeless classic, Calvin Miller retells the story of Jesus through an allegorical poem about a Singer whose song could not be silenced. Since it was first published in 1975, The Singer has left an indelible impression on Christian literature and offered believers and seekers the world over a deeply personal encounter with the gospel.

With a new foreword by IVP Publisher Jeffrey Crosby and an updated interior design, The Singer is now available as part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press. Now there's also a companion Bible study guide available with eight sessions exploring the characters in the text.

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"For decades The Singer has done the one thing most necessary: to make Jesus himself accessible and attractive in ways that stick in the mind and soul, so that he can do his work of renewing the life of God in the individual. Calvin Miller's great gift is to sing Jesus powerfully, to the blessing of our generation and those to come."

-- Dallas Willard, author of The Divine Conspiracy

"The Singer was not simply a book for me. It was an event. It was the first demonstration in our time that the gospel could be newly presented to the world at the level of the imagination. It deserves to be called the first true Christian classic of our generation."

-- Michael Card, author and recording artist

"It is no surprise to me that Calvin Miller's The Singer has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many over the past twenty-five years. When I first read it (in manuscript), I knew at once that this was a story/song for the ages, with its vivid details and its skillful knots and weavings of profound truth into words. And as a poet, my heart was gladdened to know that nonreaders of poetry were being welcomed into this poetic masterpiece, were entering and reading it with delight!"

-- Luci Shaw, author of Thumbprint in the Clay

"Has The Singer impacted my life? You might say that. Though it has been a quarter of a century, I can remember where I was when I received it (in a parked car on a college campus). I remember the weather (bright spring afternoon). And I remember the joy, as the prose and passion of Miller's heart came alive. Within weeks the book was dog-eared and well worn. Through it Miller showed more than a fresh way to work with words; he showed a fresh way to look at Christ. To him, for that, I am eternally grateful. Has The Singer impacted my life? I suppose you could say that."

-- Max Lucado, author of Unshakable Hope

"The Singer is one of those rare books that cannot have enough good said about it. It absolutely sings to us of the greatness and goodness of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

-- Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

"The Singer was my first Calvin Miller book. I was hooked. Each page seemed to explode with a fresh combination of poetic energy and gospel aliveness. Every book I've read since (and I think I've read them all) deepens my appreciation."

-- Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message

"The Singer was a groundbreaking book, and I'm delighted to see its reintroduction."

-- Philip Yancey, author of The Jesus I Never Knew

"We read The Singer together soon after it first came out. It was more than a breath of fresh air―it led us into a new dimension in our understanding of the reality of Jesus Christ and of all that he can mean to us."

-- Dr. Paul and Margaret Brand

"When I was a young questor, I found in a university bookstore a trilogy of books that impacted my life so deeply that―twenty-five years later―I find myself still quoting lines and discussing concepts of truth from them. Literature like The Singer Trilogy will live―like Milton's Paradise Lost and James Weldon Johnson's God's Trombones. The Singer must never be allowed to be out of print. Every generation needs to read it."

-- Gloria Gaither, recording artist

"The Singer refreshes the old story with new insights and deep emotions. . . . My heart was moved; my mind was stretched; my soul was blessed."

-- Leith Anderson, author of The Jesus Revolution

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"Calvin Miller is the poet laureate of today's evangelical world, and The Singer is among his most remarkable literary works. Miller has something profound to say, and he says it beautifully. The Singer is one of a handful of contemporary Christian works that will still be read a century from now."

-- Michael Duduit, editor of Preaching

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4.9 out of 5

98.46% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable and indescribably beautiful

M.L.B. · March 10, 2010

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5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book of all time!

M.E.W. · April 16, 2014

I read this book early in my ministry. The power of a story is life changing, especially when it gives light and joy to the deepest revelations of God and His Love. I not only understand the allegory of The Singer and His Song, I hear it's melody. Calvin Miller has a way to charge a powerful truth with living senses. When his story is told, you not only see and hear it, you touch, taste, and smell it! In this episode of the Singer Trilogy, you fall in love with the Troubadour and His song! I have sung His Song now for more than 55 years as my personal love song and have sung it publicly in the Pulpit of Ministry for more than 40 years. Sing on Troubadour! Forever sing through me!

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful allegory

S.G. · August 13, 2021

A short read full of poetic truth. If you are looking for a fresh look at the Gospels from a creative lens, this is an ideal book for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

J.N. · May 13, 2019

The cd is an audio version of one of my favorite series of books by Calvin Miller. The package arrived as was promised and in good condition. I'm listening to it as I write this, and am enjoying it immensly!

4.0 out of 5 stars a gift that my mom requested

B.P. · October 23, 2015

not sure got this for my mom. She asked for it as a companion book to her original Singer book.. so must be a good book but I don't know the details of the book...

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!

m. · October 23, 2013

I have lost count of how many times I've read this. It's about an hour and a half read...or 3-4 if you are a crier. It moves me to tears every time. I've bought probably around 20 copies and loan and give them out. It is the Gospel, in epic poem form...a Gospel for the heart to hear. Meet with some friends and read it aloud.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict

A.L.T. · May 10, 2013

I love this book. The imagery gives depth to the heart of God and the work of the Lord Jesus Christ. His compassion, his heart, his calling become more and more real as I reread it. The New song's contrast to the horror of "World Hater's" pipe gives me chills. It is a must for the person that loves visual learning.

5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Works

J.A.R. · May 5, 2022

Very fast delivery. Very satisfied with book.

Its a beautiful rendering

A.C. · December 1, 2016

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Fabulous

E.S. · April 28, 2024

Really lovely book

Great book

T.W. · May 5, 2013

Fantastic allegory about the life and purpose of Christ. This is Christian art, not the inspired Word of God, but a real treasure of a book. Don't buy this if you are an autistic, bigoted fundamentalist... But do buy it if you are a creative, lyrical believer who wants his heart lifting in worship in response to the love of God.

Five Stars

D.B. · April 16, 2017

A brilliant and moving retelling of the story of the bible! Thoroughly enjoyng it

I loved this book and found it very difficult to stop reading it Within two days I had read it three times.

M. · March 29, 2016

Times. I give it 5 stars. A given message which rings with Truth and draws you back to read it again and again

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