Art and the Bible, Francis A. Schaeffer
Art and the Bible, Francis A. Schaeffer
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Art and the Bible
Two Essays

Author: Francis A. Schaeffer

Narrator: Francis A. Schaeffer

Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2007


Synopsis

"The lordship of Christ should include an interest in the arts," writes Francis Schaeffer. "A Christian should use these arts to the glory of God, not just as tracts, mind you, but as things of beauty to the praise of God."Many Christians, wary of creating graven images, have steered clear of artistic creativity. But the Bible offers a robust affirmation of the arts. The human impulse to create reflects our being created in the image of a creator God. // Art and the Bible has been a foundational work for generations of Christians in the arts. In this book's classic essays, Francis Schaeffer first examines the scriptural record of the use of various art forms, and then establishes a Christian perspective on art. With clarity and vigor, Schaeffer explains why "the Christian is the one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars."

About Francis A. Schaeffer

Francis A. Schaeffer founded the L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland and was the author of many books, including The God Who Is There. Until his death in 1984, he was a noted speaker with a worldwide ministry. His ministry continues through his books, with over two million copies in print.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Saphraneet on May 10, 2018

I would give this a 4.7 if I could. It is a good introduction to a subject that demands further attention. Some points that especially stood out to me: 1. "...creativity has value because God is the Creator." 2. "Being in the image of the Creator, we are called upon to have creativity." 3. "The Christia......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on May 11, 2023

Quick and easy little book to read to better understand why Christians ought not to fear the arts, but love them.......more

Goodreads review by Iulia on December 06, 2022

Disclaimer: îi de 4, dar tot ce merită recitit primește 5 Un eseu cuprinzător despre integrarea artei în viața creștinului și a artistului în viața bisericii. Debutează cu o apologie pentru toate felurile de artă ( muzică, sculptură, pictură, dans, teatru) ancorată în istoria veterotestamentară. Cont......more

Goodreads review by Katherine on April 23, 2017

A Manifesto of Christian Art This little book (really just two essays) is short, but packed with truth. Schaeffer lays out a theology of art that includes both great freedom and great responsibility. We must glorify God through our art, he says, but that doesn't mean reducing it to an evangelistic to......more

Goodreads review by Kofi on June 08, 2023

Wonderful......more