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Art for God's sake : a call to recover the arts / Philip Graham Ryken. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Phillipsburg, N.J. : P and R Pub., 2006.Description: 64 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781596380073
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BR115.R993.A784 2006
Contents:
The artist's calling -- All kinds of art -- The good, the true, and the beautiful -- Art for the glory of God -- Beautiful Savior.
Subject: The creation sings to us with the visual beauty of God's handiwork. But what of man-made art? Much of it is devoid of sacred beauty and is often rejected by Christians. Christian artists struggle to find acceptance within the church. If all of life is to be viewed as "under the lordship of Christ," can we rediscover what Gods plan is for the arts? Philip Graham Ryken brings into sharp focus a biblical view of the arts and the artists who make art for God's sake. This is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of the major issue of the arts for all who seek answers. - Publisher.
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Art and the church -- The artist's calling -- All kinds of art -- The good, the true, and the beautiful -- Art for the glory of God -- Beautiful Savior.

The creation sings to us with the visual beauty of God's handiwork. But what of man-made art? Much of it is devoid of sacred beauty and is often rejected by Christians. Christian artists struggle to find acceptance within the church. If all of life is to be viewed as "under the lordship of Christ," can we rediscover what Gods plan is for the arts? Philip Graham Ryken brings into sharp focus a biblical view of the arts and the artists who make art for God's sake. This is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of the major issue of the arts for all who seek answers. - Publisher.

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