Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Discovering God Through the Arts by Terry Glaspey

Here is the book summary:

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.

And now, my review:

I was really excited about this book when I first saw it.  I love including art to my times with the Lord whether it is enjoying a painting or creating a piece myself.  One of my highlights from the book was that the author includes questions and exercises to try at the end of each chapter.  I found those to be helpful to sit with the paintings he chose to include in the book.  I did find some of his words at the beginning of the book to be quite telling of where he’s at with his walk with the Lord.  Everyone has a story that they are trying to tell.  For this author it was about not playing it safe but jumping into pools that dibble… well, I haven’t finished the book yet but let’s just say I’m not onboard with all of what he says.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-God-through-Arts-Appreciating/dp/0802419976/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V51J76239MUW&dchild=1&keywords=discovering+god+through+the+arts&qid=1629833621&sprefix=discovering+God+through%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1

https://www.christianbook.com/discovering-through-christians-appreciating-beauty-creativity/terry-glaspey/9780802419972/pd/419976?event=ESRCN 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/discovering-god-through-the-arts-terry-glaspey/1138772366?ean=9780802419972

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