Who doesn’t miss Jennifer Knapp?
I imagine the people who said she was just Alanis Morissette with Christian lyrics would even admit they would like another album soon. These days, her fans still praise (and buy) her remastered re-releases, they keep all her ancient chat-boards alive, and some even begin construction of new fan websites (which they never finish).
Wouldn’t any other musician take advantage of that opportunity in order to continue to produce more of his or her art?
Well I’ve never been much for the baring of soul in the presence of any man…
Knapp’s last album was released in November 2001. Think about that. Studio production (especially on really expensive albums like The Way I Am) takes a long time. Even after the artist has finished recording, production can often take months. So the last time Jennifer Knapp actually sat in a recording studio was probably while the Twin Towers were standing in New York. Is the world different now? Is the Christian world different now?
Knapp was a prolific song-writer who accomplished everything a Christian musician ever wants to, but in a much shorter period of time. Do not, for one second, wonder whether she was phased out by an industry that no longer sought her artistry. In her last studio album “The Way I Am”, Knapp is not only backed by rock musicians with a level of talent uncommon for any Christian artist to have the pleasure of collaboration with, the London Symphony Orchestra also accompanies many of her songs. Gotee records undoubtedly knew that even Knapp’s worst music would be worth a greater investment than the average Christian musician. Subsequent to her exit from the industry, Gotee is still squeezing all the juice from every session and live recording they can legally reproduce.
…Squeezing slowly, that is. They know a little Jennifer will go a long way. Her Kansas album just got re-released for its ten year anniversary. What other artist produces only three studio albums and lives to see them remastered? Heck, this album of hers was digital mastered in the first production! It took U2 20 years before they remastered & mass-produced Joshua Tree!
Knapp left because she wanted to.
But that doesn’t mean there would still be a market left for her if she came back.
Momma, I know I made you cry…
Is your Christian radio station different now? If it’s anything like the stations in Bellingham and Kent, Washington, chances are they are much more “family friendly”. In fact, I encourage you to google the phrase “family friendly radio”. You will see that Christian radio stations across the country have adopted this slogan in order to cater to a more secular, less specifically Christian audience. Stations have scaled back their time-allotments to preachers and teachers of the Bible since those programs (so the logic goes) will limit their audience. Instead, these slots are filled either with more music or yes, “family friendly” programs like “Focus on the Family” and “Family Life Today”.
While none of these programs are anti-Christian, they are far less confrontational than sermons when it comes to matters of belief. Furthermore, the songs played on these stations are becoming far more purely subjective than anything of Knapp’s that made airwaves. If you’re curious about this, visit Billboard’s list of “Hot Christian Songs” this week. Matthew West’s “You Are Everything“, Jeremy Camp’s “Let it Fade“, and Mercy Me’s “God With Us“. My desire isn’t to judge these people or their music. But I encourage you to read the lyrics and ask if the gospel is clear in any of them.
How much is said of sin? How much is said of the need for forgiveness?
Most importantly, how many lines of these songs qualify as avoiding Christianese in an attempt to make God’s holiness more clear? In fact, these songs are largely built on popular terms that are easily sung by sincere Christians, nominal Christians, and even non-Christians. In short, when it comes to lyrics, there are few distinctively focused on God, rather than self. When it comes to religious lyrics, there are few distinctively related to the particulars of orthodox Christianity. And when it comes to lyrics that are about Jesus, there are few that portray him in any way that would strike an unbeliever as “offensive” in the same way Paul refers to the Christ in 1 Corinthians.
So I’m not sure Jennifer Knapp’s music would be particularly “playable” even today.
You’d think we would have grown to rely on a holy, sovereign God more because of events like September 11, but we haven’t. We have bought into the lie that tells us that people are brought unto the Lord by making him a lamb for children to cuddle than a just God to sacrifice.
Sacrifice and offering You do not desire of me…
It is my belief that the Christian community at large has no right whatsoever to expect Knapp to continue to make music for it. In too many ways it has turned its back on everything that made her a special musician. Its music praises a God that is easy for anyone to praise: he loves all, he accept anyone on any terms, he requires little distinctive knowledge of himself, and he has no particular expectations of his worshipers.
But if you examine her music, you will see a marked contrast: she recognizes the futility of her own attempts to re-make him, she addresses him on his own terms (often seamlessly weaving Scripture into her praise and lament), she deeply treasures every morsel of truth about him which she has gleaned from his word, and she fully recognizes her absolute inability to independently fulfill his righteous standard, relying fully on the grace that comes through faith in him.
Jennifer Knapp may very well be found somewhere over the rainbow; but even if she hasn’t left Kansas for good, I hope she doesn’t feel any anxiety about coming back just because Auntie Em and Uncle Henry miss her.
And if anyone is thinking about my upcoming birthday, I’d love the 10th anniversary “Kansas: Gold Edition” by Jennifer Knapp!
Funny, I was just in a Christian bookstore poking around (and noticed that and was lamenting the same thing!
Not every day, but certainly each week I think about Jennifer Knapp. She is by far my favorite artist. She is also the most mysterious artist I’ve ever liked. I’ve given up any real hope that she will return with a new CD, but there is still something that has me search the blogs and google her every now and then. She has “it”. If she comes back 15 years later she’ll still have “it”. Fantastic post and I agree 100% with your thoughts. I want A Little More…
Her lyrics are profound in a way that brings hearts to tears but she is not Christ and should not be worshipped on any alter. I admit that no artist has been able to touch the lyrical, piercing poetry for me so I keep her in my prayers that no matter if she returns to lead us un music that focus’ us on Christ or if she chooses to remain private, that her life would bring glory to God…no matter what. Think, hope and pray the best for her, miss her writing dearly but her walk with God matters most and we all know that the Christian recording industry has it’s pits sow as much as I miss her stuff, It’s all good as long as she is walking with the King!
Great thoughts David. I really enjoyed them. There is no other Christian musician I would rather listen to then Jennifer Knapp, for a variety of reasons. One of our pastors, Jarod Dragoon worked in the Christian music industry in Nashville for a number of years. He had some knowlege of the inner workings of the situation of Jennifer and her music. He thoughts were really similar to yours.
Sorry i’ve been gone from the blog for a while but I’m looking forward to being around more now. Keep up the good writing!
Wescott
After all these years, and after all the cool music I’ve heard Jennifer Knapp is still my favorite music artist. Her soul-stirring lyrics and that honest sound to her voice made her really connect with me. I was a new believer when I found her music so it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Wherever she’s at I wish her well and I’m thankful for the songs God wrote through her gifts.
Excellent post!
incredible thoughts, well stated. I’ve said much of the same thing time and again… even in my own posts about Jennifer Knapp. (There’ve been a few over the years)
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I just want her to record again. I don’t even care if it’s not with CCM. I just hope she’s making music and sharing it. I respect whatever she feels is her calling, but I sure hope God continues to bless her with music.
I’m a Christian musician and song writer that grew up on DC Talk, Third Day and eventually Jennifer Knapp as well. Their lyrics were geared to teaching, pruning, praising and disecting our lives using the word of the one TRUE GOD. The message has been watered down so-to-speak in order to reach the masses and I think that’s a grave mistake. We are underestimating the infinate power of God! Is He not powerful enough to weave His meaning into the hearts of whoever hears it no matter how potent the message is? He is our creator! Lord forgive us for our small faith!
I absolutely loved what God did to me through Jennifer Knapp’s music and lyrics. God broke me, time and time again. My convicitions were deep and just about all of her lyrics were words that my soul was longing to express to God. God gave her the gift of words, I would love for Him to continue giving her that gift and share it with us again. But in His will… Now, I don’t even listen to “Christian” music or “Christian” radio anymore. The lyrics are shallow or too confusing. And the music seems “forced” instead of gifted. In short, it all sounds the same. My soul is looking for another lyrists like Knapp. ( And suggestions?) Until then I will continue to replay the songs of old and sing the hymns I already know. Music, for me, is my best form of worship and spending time with God. Glad to know that I am not alone in searching for Knapp music.
I’m a 43-year old evangelical Reformed Army chaplain who loves her music enough to also wonder about her occasionally, and still hope there will be more to come. Agree with all said in this post about her music and CCM in general as a lover of a strange mix of stuff including radiohead, avett brothers and jars of clay.
The broader evangelical culture needs a fear of God reformation; hope the Holy Spirit is pleased to allow the trigger for this to be great preaching and great Christian art rather than cataclysmic catastrophes.
I would like to say that i love your blog postmortemism.wordpress.com a lot
now.. back to the post lol
I cant say that fully agree with what you wrote… care to clear things up for me?
Rich Mullins is one of my two all-time favorite artists (JK being the other). Jennifer Knapp came on the seen (at least nationally) soon after his death and is the only artist who has ever equaled him in depth and talent. Like so many others here I know that Jennifer is probably finished with the music industry, but I still think of her often. It’s hard not to think of her with all of her music on my mp3 player reminding me of her every night at work. I would love to see her come back on the scene with new music, but if God never leads her to do that I just hope and pray that she is happy and healthy and still serving Jesus. God bless Jennifer Knapp and thank you David for this great article.
I was just listening to her music, have always loved it. I again wondered where she was, how she was. That is how I ended up here.
I remember when I saw her once I had this desire to tell her to not to get burned by the CCM world. My kids laughed at me, thought I was being weird. I wish I had spoken up, she would have probably thought me nut but oh well.
But I saw a young new believer, a woman who was open and passionate about God. And being put out on the front lines. I knew that the evil one would come at her with all he had.
I will continue to pray for her as she comes to my heart, as I believe we all should do.
This essay hits the nail on the head. I think Jen took off to ‘have a life’ as much as anything else – I don’t think fame and fortune were her reason for singing.
But you DID “nail it”, I’v been listening to “today’s Christian Music” since 1982. For at least the past 10 years, there is no reason to listen to Christian radio! I mean, not to MUSIC on the radio, it’s all “feel good” syrup – and little substance.
There is nothing I can add to what you’v written.
I just saw on wikipedia that Jennifer is married and had a child.
Jennifer Knapp influenced me quite a bit.
Her lyrics are moving and her voice is uncanny. She is brilliant. She seems to be quite humble as well and I am very grateful that God blessed her with the ability to minister to others in the way she does. I really cannot even express how much Jennifer’s music has influenced me over the yearsbc it has been such a great amt, but it’s safe to say she will always be my favorite artist of all time.
I’m glad JKnapp wasn’t just in it for the fame and $$. It really makes me look up to her even more!
God bless, Jen!
I’ve been listening to “Refine Me” today; over and over on my ipod. It just blows me away how the words are such a prayer from the heart.
I have to tell you-I never listen to christian music and am not
very religious, but I LOVE Jennifer Knapp! I don’t remember how I was introduced to her music, but I (and others like me, who have heard her music) think she transcends all labels.
I guess what I’m saying is she is so wonderful, that I think she gets her message across without offending those who are non-Christians. She appeals to everyone. If she has ended her musical career, it is a sad day for music lovers. I encourage Jennifer Knapp to go mainstream with her christian music. I don’t know of any other christian musician who could project the Christian message that would also appeal to all of America.
I came across this posting in response to my search for an update on Ms. Knapp. I was 13 when I was first introduced to her music. That summer I had the privilege of attending a concert of intimate setting on a hot Spirit West Coast afternoon where this young lady, her guitar, her jokes and her sister as her roadie put on one of the best shows I have ever seen. That was over 11 years ago. A year or so later I had a similar opportunity to see her perform in New Hamshire where she unveiled “a song I finished last night”. Stunning.
I am impacted and blessed by the solid people who continue to comment on the works Jennifer Knapp has written. Giving ode to the encouragement she has been for many of us.
Why am I on this blog? Not to seem too cliche, but I would like to write to her — yeah, a total stranger — and thank her and encourage her. Her music became a template God used in my life to create my own lyrical style and talent. My own music is a gift from God and now that I am older I am glad it has been fashioned through influences like Jennifer Knapp.
If she were to read this I’d say, “Congratulations on getting out of the industry and staying true to who you are. Wherever you are now — its crazy — but there are people thinking about you still in 2008.”
There was an update on Wikipedia about Jennifer having married a British entrepreneur, but it appears that was taken off. Wikipedia is strange.
I’m glad people are as interested in her work as I am. I hope there comes a day when we can enjoy more of it. My one desire is that people recognize it isn’t, and never was, about the exaltation of the singer, her morality, or her personality.
The reason all this matters is because Christians ought to worship God in a clear, Biblical, yet culturally engaging way. Her music accomplished that.
I miss her too… but I hope whatever she is doing, she is following God and His will for her… even if that means no more great JK Christian music for me.
AAAAMMMEEN …CRYSTAL
Thank you a thousand times for this post. I have been a fan since the first time I heard Kansas as a college student. I have been fortunate to see her play in concert a few times and have bought everything I could get my hands on that she played or sang in.
I too am waiting with bated breath for the return of realism to the Christian Music Industry. It’s a shame that we hide from the truth & try to “embrace all” when now more than ever we need to speak the truth. I believe with all my heart that Jennifer and others were received so well because they spoke from the heart. Her music was and is today so unabashedly Christian and the topics she wrestles with in her music are so familiar to all who listen…
I am disgusted with the industry in general and its’ oh so insincere ways, the greedy car salesmen with slicked back hair who wave contracts in the faces of promising young Christian artists; promising to give them a platform all in the name of God the Almighty only to maintain such a stronghold that the music becomes contrived and disingenuous, uncomfortable and flat. God is the reason for music and worshipping Him is a priviledge and an honor.
I pray that the Christian Music Industry will get their act together and learn how to balance business and ministry while showcasing talented artists like Ms. Knapp and allowing them to move as the Spirit deems fit. God have mercy on the people who squeeze penny after penny out of consumers who plunk down cold hard cash for one more song from an artist to for whom they have an affinity. And God have mercy on all of us for perpetuating that and encouraging Gotee and other record companies to take advantage of us and the artist and shame God by pumping out so much music from the only real quality artists they have that it becomes routine and artificial.
That being said, I sincerely hope that wherever Jennifer is today she is still writing and singing “Alleluia” to the King of Kings. I pray that she is safe, happy and healthy and that someday, Lord willing she will return to lead us in worship.
Completely agree. Jennifer Knapp was and still is the music I turn to when my soul is in need of real truth. God is messy…and she isn’t afraid to lament the pain that comes with that knowledge. He never said He’d make it easy for us… and she acknowledges that. “Undo Me” is what brought me to my knees as the adult Christian that I have become.
I too have gone in search of her music to replace my scratched and beat up collection…often to be met with disappointment. I still will listen to a skipping Jennifer than to most of what is considered new and “fresh” today. After all… the heartknows the truth when it hears it.
I hope wherever she is that she is fulfilled and living her dreams
“But I encourage you to read the lyrics and ask if the gospel is clear in any of them.”
So with that thinking, if you don’t paint a picture of praying hands, a bible, or angels then it’s not christian art?
That’s ridiculous. Music doesn’t have to say anything about GOD to praise God. If the truth is in my heart what makes you think my work does not please God when I don’t blatantly speak about him?
Robot,
“So with that thinking, if you don’t paint a picture of praying hands, a bible or angels then it’s not christian art?”
That’s a different topic than the one I am dealing with. Did you read the lyrics to those songs? Did they make the gospel clear? My point is that, no, they do not. And it is rare to find Christian artists who can make the gospel so clear in their art and do it well.
The only people who seem to listen to music that “makes the Gospel clear” are people who are already saved. That approach doesn’t really work all that well on people who don’t already believe and I’m proof, but what do I know?
I’ve read the lyrics.
I believe we’re talking about the same thing. It’s clear to those to care to take the time to engage. It’s not clear to most because it doesn’t have a christian TAG hanging on it.
Most actually see or engage.
all of your comments (and a large portion of this blog) makes me sad. very sad.
watered-down?
who says that “christian” music always has to be about the “hard times” the “sin” in our lives, or the lessons we learn from those time. yes. …. people can choose to write challenging songs about whats going on in their faith.
but what about every day life. Christians still experience life. why can’t people just write about whats going on in their lives, if God is a part of that, it will be intertwined among the words — does it always have to be so bold faced and intense.
i love most of these, what you are calling “watered down” songs — because they are refreshing. they are about life, a life with God in it — a picture of life when you already have God inside of you.
I totally agree with “j”. Dave’s article made me sad. Inasmuch as Jennifer’s music moved me to worship, etc, so does the “watered down” music on the ‘family friendly’ radio in the ‘Kent area’ (really, Dave, Kent? You can’t say ‘Seattle’ out loud? We all know that is where the only Christian station heard in Kent is. Don’t make such comments if you’re going to be such a chicken!). Frankly, if it wasn’t for the “watered down Christian radio station in SEATTLE, I would never have heard of Jennifer Knapp. And apparently her music was “watered down” because if these stations hadn’t played her music, she wouldn’t have sold as many albums as she had. If her fans, certainly the vast majority, didn’t come from the Christian radio, where would her fans have learned about her?
I respect that she wasn’t afraid to write/sign about the messier stuff of life. We all go through it, it’s part of life, Christian or otherwise for that matter. But so is the good stuff. MercyMe & Jeremy Kemp’s influences have been just as big as Jennifer’s. And her label or former label, Gotee – which is owned by Toby Mac by the way – has produced many, many amazing artists siging about the same things.
I saw Jennifer in concert (Creation West, I think it was in 1999 (or maybe 2000)). She was awesome. However, her attitude was far from awesome. She acted like a spoiled brat who refused to sign autographs and referred to herself several times as “the big rock star”. perhaps it is coincidence that after her last album didn’t get the rave reviews that were expected, she dissapeared. Perhaps not. Perhaps she is busy writing her best stuff ever. Only time will tell. But when/if she surfaces, if she is still singing about the Lord, it is on Christian radio stations that we will hear her (unless she is willing to “white-wash” her message down enough for mainstream and I pray she would never white-wash her beliefs).
wow… I find it completely amazing that you had such an experience with Jenn, Barb. I saw her twice, once in support for the Lay It Down disc, the other time in support for The Way I Am, and both times she was amazing, both during and AFTER the show (AFTER would be where our experiences differ I’d imagine).
She recalled meeting me the first time (when she was opening for Third Day) after the second show, and after signing a photo AND a shirt, got embarassed when I complimented her ability on the guitar and (obviously jokingly) asked me backstage to jam on a couple of acoustics. Alas, it wasn’t to be, as the remainder of the meet and greet got rained out at the outdoor festival she was playing in rural Alabama, but nonetheless the fact that my favorite singer-songwriter (both then AND now) took the time to talk to me and try to know her fans still sticks with me. (thought it must be noted that she ran back, in the rain, and took time to converse, sign autographs for, and shake hands with every single fan that stood to wait for her, rain or NO rain)
Oh and Robert:-)
the rumors are true – head over to Jenniferknapp.com or just check her myspace – there’s a new single, and she played her first show back on September 24th. Early impressions have noted a different feel to her music, a bit of anger, and some “racy” lyrics to say the least, including some language that might offend some. Personally I don’t feel that she was served by being an artist ONLY marketed to the Christian market, I feel that it hurt her career as well as that of other artists (*coughcoughThirdDaycough*) and so if she can get away from the yoke of CCM she’ll prosper, as she now has no obligation (or so I’m told) to Gotee Records.
“Peace at last not far away, empty sheet, a borrowed grave:
salvation”
lyrics that touched my soul, a voice and a message that reaffirmed my once-abandoned faith… she spoke to me when I WASN’T a Christian, that MUST be worth something.
I love Jennifer Knapp’s music, lyrics – my all time favorite up with Rich Mullins, Keith Green, Third Day, Over the Rhine – though Jennifer tops them all- almost every song I love- so real, so folksy, so thought provoking- she waits to produce music instead of just doing it for profit- and if she is done, i will be sad- but God has used her in so many ways to heal- her music does that….I love Trinity and Lay it Down esp.
Cornelia Seigneur
west linn oregon
This article puts words to my thoughts about Christian radio SO WELL, and I just thought you should know. THANK YOU. And even things I didn’t know I thought. I’ve hated the deception and attempt-at-mass-appeal of “family friendly” since day one, but I didn’t realize it was part of a larger trend, and this elaborates on all the little twinges of weirdness I got whenever I heard it (I always just thought I hated it because it seemed like an unbiblical lie… and that is true. But there is more).
I really hope that Jen Googles herself at some point and sees how much people adore her and her music. She is a blessing to the music industry as a whole.
I’ve followed and listened to Jen’s music for a LONG time… and her music really carried me through my teen and college years. Her music was a translation of the thoughts in my head and the battle in my heart. If Jen’s battle was anything like mine, and I believe it is/was, then I hope that Jen has transcended that battle as I have been fortunate enough to do. There have been rumors about Jen’s sexuality, and I have no business asking what people do in their private lives, but it is my firm belief that Jen’s music was so self-depreciating and full of asking for forgiveness from sin that she did struggle with her sexuality. I just hope she knows there is freedom from that self-loathing mindset, and that God has created her in His image. He created her just as she is, and He doesn’t want her to try and change what He has created – an incredible person who may happen to be a lesbian. She can honor and glorify God while being a lesbian, and I hope she knows that, if she indeed does feel that she’s a lesbian. If not, then I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong on this one, but I just wanted to get that out there.
Jennifer Knapp is an incredible musician. Period. Christian industry or not. And personally, given the obsession on fame and riches that the Christian industry supports, I’d love to see her come back as an independent artist. That way she could really express and explore her artistry without feeling judged, or held back, by the “lords” of the Christian music industry.
I respect that she may have wanted to leave the life on the road and settle down into a more “normal” life. But I sure wish she’d find a way to continue to share her artistry, inspiration, and gift of music. There are no other artists like her… and few that will ever be like her! She truly is a “Diamond in the Rough”!
Jennifer Knapp was a huge part of bringing me back into fellowship with Christ many years ago…she opened my world and showed me that there is really good, meaningful, Christian music out there. Music one can worship God with…music that stirs our souls. I would love, like many, to hear from her again. But if we do not, I thank God for her and will cherish what she has brought to us for a time.
This is from wikipedia:
On August 28, 2009, Patrol Magazine reported that Knapp’s management confirmed she is “starting to write and record again.”[6]
It’s reported that she is doing a concert in LA in late Sept.
WOW!
SHE’S BACK!
The rumors of Jennifer Knapp’s return to the music industry are confirmed to be true. She’s got a website (JenniferKnapp.com), a MySpace page, a Facebook page, a YouTube page, and she’s active on Twitter. She’s got a new album coming out in May of all new stuff. And she’s touring again, first with Derek Webb (formerly of Caedmon’s Call), and this summer on the new Lilith Fair tour (she was in the last Lilith Fair, too – when she went on hiatus, so did they, when she came back, so did they).
I saw her live Saturday night in Nashville and it was a great show. She looks and sounds just like she did before she went on hiatus, as if those seven years of silence never happened. It was just her and her new guitar, which she has christened “Honey,” but really this gal doesn’t need anything else to put on an awesome show. The “website” I provided with my name is photos from the show.
The bad news for some of her die-hard Christian fans is that she’s going in a new direction, broadening her audience and thus being less overtly Christian. The sound is unmistakably her, and the lyrics to the new songs are just as raw and real as ever before, just not as blatant about worshiping God (though I still hear a degree of spirituality in them).
Yes it is all true! I, like all of the rest, regularly searched in vain for news of JK. Just the other day, while looking for tickets for another show, I saw Derek Webb and JK here for a concert. I couldn’t believe it and wasn’t really sure it was the same person. So I went on a hunt and saw a tour poster on Dereks site. It was her! And so tonight is full circle for me. I don’t really care if her songs now are the same as then. In fact, I hope they are not. We have ALL changed since then. I loved then that she spoke to me where I was. I have changed. I want her to speak to me where I am NOW. The “concert” is in a little indie bar on campus. PERFECT! I can’t wait. “There’s a place in the darkness that I used to cling to. ” “Do you hear me?” Peace to you all.
Jennifer Knapp is now a lesbian?
What happened? Did she give up on being a Jesus person?
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/04/13/arts/entertainment-us-knapp.html?_r=2
@ching:
Last I checked, being an imperfect person was one of the requirements of being a Jesus person. And the greatest two commandments are “love God” and “love your neighbor” with no reference to sexuality. Being a lesbian does not preclude a person from being a Jesus person. All reports say that Jennifer Knapp is not turning away from her faith.
Ahhhh 7 years in the wilderness and voila Jennifer Knapp is a lesbian-Christ follower??? Family-friendly tripe. Paaaalease spare us the details. Just don’t dilute the Gospel. Sin is sin!
OK, I know this isn’t a healthy thing to say, but it’s just too good. One of the last lines in this articale is
“Jennifer Knapp may very well be found somewhere over the rainbow.”
Yup, that’s exactly where she was. At the time this was written he had no idea. Prophetic imagery at it’s best!
Also, I am not supprised people had negative encounters with her. Think of what she was doing for a living. She was interacting with a christian fan base. How could anyone bear that?