The term “Doubting Thomas” comes to us by way of the New Testament in the Gospel according to John, Chapter 20, verses 24-29. Thomas, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ, was told by the other disciples they had seen Jesus. He wasn’t buying it. Thomas said he would not believe Jesus had risen from the grave until he had real physical proof. He needed to see and feel the wounds on Jesus’ hands and sides, the wounds suffered in his crucifixion. Eight days passed before Thomas finally saw Jesus, gathered with the other disciples. Jesus extended his hands to Thomas, saying, “Put your finger here into my hands. Put your hand and put it in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!* No further convincing was needed — Thomas believed.
I was fortunate enough to catch several of Dylan's concerts around this time, and I remember watching for the first song that Dylan would play after 9/11. He was playing. I Am The Man Thomas, and I believe his first post 9/11 concert began with another old spiritual bluegrass tune, This World Can't Stand Long.
One of the shows I saw, at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, Iowa was just a phenomenal concert. You could hear every single word and every instrument perfectly. Bob was in top form, and clearly enjoying himself. Someone in the audience tossed a couple of bouquets of flowers on the stage at the end and Bob picked some of them up while he acknowledged the crowd at the end of the night.
I was fortunate enough to catch several of Dylan's concerts around this time, and I remember watching for the first song that Dylan would play after 9/11. He was playing. I Am The Man Thomas, and I believe his first post 9/11 concert began with another old spiritual bluegrass tune, This World Can't Stand Long.
One of the shows I saw, at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, Iowa was just a phenomenal concert. You could hear every single word and every instrument perfectly. Bob was in top form, and clearly enjoying himself. Someone in the audience tossed a couple of bouquets of flowers on the stage at the end and Bob picked some of them up while he acknowledged the crowd at the end of the night.