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Strikingly illuminated by a series of fine art paintings, Alister McGrath's new volume seeks to engage both the mind and the imagination as he vividly explores teh divine compassion that led God to sacrifice his only Son in order to save a world oppressed and unable to help itself. Poetry, prayer and theological reflection are interwoven with commentary on the ideas conveyed through Amedio Bocchi's On the Lawn (illustrating the theme of adoption), Sir Edward John Pynter's The Prodigal's Return, Jacopo Bassano's the Last Supper, Caravaqggio's The Taking of Christ, Antonio Ciseri's Ecce Homo, Salvador Dali's Christ of St. John of the Cross and El Greco's Pieta. The result not only strengthens our grasp of who Christ is and what he has achieved; it also helps us rejoice in the immeasurable difference that his death and resurrection make to our everyday lives.--Book jacket

New item. Front of dust jacket has a small tear. | This beautiful book is written as a conversation between two friends -- biblical scholar G. Walter Hansen and contemporary artist Bruce Herman -- as they reflect on and interpret artwork created over the past thirty years. Between 1982 and 2012 Bruce Herman produced over 500 works of art reflecting his personal journey of creativity and faith. In a series of brief meditations and essays in accessible language, accompanied by full-color reproductions of the art, the authors explore major themes relevant to Herman's pilgrimage in the often-confusing current art culture. Their dialogue reveals many insights into Herman's art, enabling laypersons to come to a richer appreciation of contemporary art in general.--Publisher

New item with minor shelf wear; exhibits minor yellowing around edge of pages. | Thirty-two full color icons reveal the face of Christ through Saints and Witnesses. A stunning book with text by John Dear and beautiful art by William Hart McNichols. Icons include: Mary, John the Baptist, Ignatius Loyola, Mary Dyer, Dorothy Day, Mary Magdalene, Therese of Lisieux, and many others.—Publisher