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  1. Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen, Religious Alchemist

by Sean Curnyn

Cohen is an Old Testament poet who can comprehend the New Testament without great strain or contradiction. Continue Reading »

18 Nov 2016

Leonard Cohen, the Christ-Haunted

by Joe Heschmeyer

Though he would often protest that he “wasn’t really a religious man,” Cohen seemed unable to sing or speak for very long without bringing up God. Continue Reading »

17 Nov 2016

If It Be Your Will

by Douglas Farrow

The famous Montreal poet and songster, Leonard Cohen, died earlier this week. Continue Reading »

12 Nov 2016

Leonard Cohen, Culture Warrior?

by J.L. Wall

In Leonard Cohen’s twelfth studio album, Popular Problems,  he depicts himself as a prophet on the run, defending small, quiet truths against constantly changing cultural noise. 
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3 Dec 2014
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