Johann Buis

A Supreme Love

Arts & Literature

“Once in a while a theologian tips the hand and reveals their passions unrelated to their professional pursuits. Karl Barth wrote on Mozart, and William Edgar, respected theologian at Westminster Theological Seminary, has written A Supreme Love, paying homage to his passion for jazz. A competent practitioner of the art form throughout his life, he puns on Coltrane's A Love Supreme for the title of his book. The result: a mature theologian's thinking that generates a sophisticated and personal account of the historical sweep of jazz history through the lens of a performer who has had a rich life of interacting with luminaries in jazz history. A delightful read for many who would be both theology-inclined readers and lovers of the arts who might not necessarily bring jazz into the conversation. For those who enjoy both passions, this book's for you. May this book always appeal to the intellectually curious, not least to those interested in theology and jazz history.”