{"product_id":"art-of-faith-a-guide-to-understanding-christian-images-paperback","title":"Art of Faith: A Guide to Understanding Christian Images - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudith Couchman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you stood in front of a painting and thought, \u003cem\u003e What does this mean?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e answers this question again and again, with insight, wit, and verve, providing a thorough reference to Christian art through the centuries. Practical and easy to read, this book unfolds the ancient world of Christian images for believers who want to enrich their faith, college students studying art history, and travelers to religious sites. With this book in hand, you can visit museums, churches, or other sacred places and identify a work of art's style and meaning. Or even explore the signs and symbols of your local church.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whatever your relationship to art or Christianity, open this book when you're curious about a painting, sculpture, symbol, or other sacred work. It will answer your questions about \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Faith.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Couchman offers a readable and user-friendly guide to deciphering and interpreting Christian visual art. She is rightly keen to meet the urgent need for a new depth of theological vision in the church and beyond.\" \u003cb\u003e--Jeremy Begbie\u003c\/b\u003e, Duke Divinity School; Author of \u003ci\u003eVoicing Creation's Praise: Towards a Theology of the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Couchman offers a history of images in Christian art that we can assimilate into our own work. A must-read for students of the Bible whatever your outlet for creativity.\" \u003cb\u003e--Gary Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e, Gallery Owner and International Director, Via Affirmativa, an International Arts Movement \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"For those of us who work professionally with Christian iconography in the twenty-first century, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e is a book to keep close at hand.\" \u003cb\u003e--Edward Knippers\u003c\/b\u003e, Visual Artist \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This delightful volume opens for the reader the beauty and meaning of Christian art through the centuries. It teaches us a whole new vocabulary, a language of colors and forms, and equips us to take part in the faith of Christian artists of every century and continent, who worshiped the Lord in beauty and truth.\" \u003cb\u003e--Frederica Mathewes-Green\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Open Door\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Jesus Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Couchman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of over 40 books and compilations, and an international speaker. She also teaches art history online for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Her other books include \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of the Cross, The Shadow of His Hand, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Designing a Woman's Life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760542023968,"sku":"9781557256300","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e4c129310681159991aaaf26b910f726.webp?v=1780182806","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/art-of-faith-a-guide-to-understanding-christian-images-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}