The Bible in Art

The Bible in Art
Author: Richard Mühlberger
Publisher: Crescent
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1990
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780517033647

An examination of the relationship between art and the Holy Scriptures.

Picturing the Bible

Picturing the Bible
Author: Jeffrey Spier
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780300116830

Published on the occasion of the exhibition organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and shown there November 18, 2007 - March 30, 2008.

In the Beauty of Holiness

In the Beauty of Holiness
Author: David Lyle Jeffrey
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467448591

The Academy of Parish Clergy’s 2018 Top Five Reference Books for Parish Ministry Beauty and holiness are both highly significant subjects in the Bible. In this comprehensive study of Christian fine art David Lyle Jeffrey explores the relationship between beauty and holiness as he integrates aesthetic perspectives from the ancient Hebrew Scriptures through Augustine, Aquinas, and Kant down to contemporary philosophers of art. From the walls of the Roman catacombs to the paintings of Marc Chagall, visual art in the West has consistently drawn its most profound and generative inspiration from biblical narrative and imagery. Jeffrey guides readers through this artistic tradition from the second century to the twenty-first, astutely pointing out its relationship not only to the biblical sources but also to related expressions in liturgy and historical theology. Lavishly illustrated throughout with 146 masterworks, reproduced in full color, In the Beauty of Holiness is ideally suited to students of Christian fine art, to devotees of biblical studies, and to general readers wanting to better understand the story of Christian art through the centuries.

Discovering God Through the Arts

Discovering God Through the Arts
Author: Terry Glaspey
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802498884

What does art have to do with faith? For many Christians, paintings, films, music, and other forms of art are simply used for wall decoration, entertaining distraction, or worshipful devotion. But what if the arts played a more prominent role in the Christian life? In Discovering God through the Arts, discover how the arts can be tools for faith-building, life-changing spiritual formation for all Christians. Terry Glaspey, author of 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know, examines: How the arts assist us in prayer and contemplation How the arts help us rediscover a sense of wonder How the arts help us deal with emotions How the arts aid theological reflection and so much more. Let your faith be enriched, and discover how beauty and creativity can draw you nearer to the ultimate Creator.

God in the Gallery (Cultural Exegesis)

God in the Gallery (Cultural Exegesis)
Author: Daniel A. Siedell
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441201858

Is contemporary art a friend or foe of Christianity? Art historian, critic, and curator Daniel Siedell, addresses this question and presents a framework for interpreting art from a Christian worldview in God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art. As such, it is an excellent companion to Francis Schaeffer's classic Art and the Bible. Divided into three parts--"Theology," "History," and "Practice"--God in the Gallery demonstrates that art is in conversation with and not opposed to the Christian faith. In addition, this book is beautifully enhanced with images from such artists as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Enrique Martínez Celaya, and others. Readers of this book will include professors, students, artists, and anyone interested in Christianity and culture.

Old Testament Theology

Old Testament Theology
Author: Paul R. House
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2012-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830866183

Paul R. House provides a comprehensive theology of the Old Testament, carefully exploring each Old Testament book, thematically summarizing its content, and showing its theological significance within the whole of the Old Testament canon. Student friendly and useful to a wide audience, this impressive work has proved a profitable read for many.

Art in Action

Art in Action
Author: Nicholas Wolterstorff
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1980
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780802818164

Taking vigorous issue with the pervasive Western notion that the arts exist essentially for the purpose of aesthetic contemplation, Nicholas Wolterstorff proposes instead what he sees as an authentically Christian perspective: that art has a legitimate, even necessary, place in everyday life. While granting that galleries, theaters and concert halls serve a valid purpose, Wolterstorff argues that art should also be appreciated in action -- in private homes, in hotel lobbies, in factories and grocery stores, on main street. His conviction that art should be multifunction is basic to the author's views on art in the city (he regards most American cities as dehumanizing wastelands of aesthetic squalor, dominated by the demands of the automobile), and leads him to a helpful discussion of its role in worship and the church. Developing an aesthetic that is basically grounded, yet always sensitive to the human need for beauty, Wolterstorff make a brilliant contribution to understanding how art can serve to broaden and enrich our lives.

The Arts and the Bible

The Arts and the Bible
Author: Stanley E. Porter
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2024-01-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725279762

Throughout its history, the Christian church has had a troubled relationship with the arts, whether literature, poetry, music, visual arts, or other forms of artistic expression. This volume is not designed to resolve the issues, but it is designed to present a number of different statements about various dimensions of the arts in their relationship to the Bible. The Bible is the document that stands behind the Christian church as an inspiration to it and to its arts. As a result, we have divided this volume into six parts: perspectives on the arts, culture and art, visual enactments, contemporary interpretations, music, and the Bible and literature. Many of the issues that the history of the interaction of the arts and the Bible within the Christian church has uncovered are insightfully and artfully addressed by this book. The wide range of contributors runs the gamut from practicing artists of various media to scholars within varied academic fields.

The Bible Coloring Book

The Bible Coloring Book
Author: Tammie Trucchi
Publisher: Adams Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-04
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781440595226

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. --Psalm 37:4 Celebrate your faith and your creativity with the surprisingly satisfying pleasure of coloring. As you fill these beautifully intricate illustrations with color, you'll find hours of quiet, mindful enjoyment. Personalize your favorite scenes and scriptures from Psalms to the Song of Solomon according to your own gifts and strengths as you focus on the beauty of the verses. You'll find inspiration with every turn of the page as your creativity flows and you reflect on your faith. Each image is printed on one side of high-quality paper, so you can frame your favorites and display them. With The Bible Coloring Book, you can invite His spirit into your life each and every day to soothe your mind and soul.