For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts
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Overview
Once upon a time, the church was deeply involved in the arts, leading the way in beauty, technical ability, and even funding. In many churches today the arts are an afterthought at best and forbidden at worst. This insightful book takes you beyond “how we’ve always done it,” beyond fads, beyond mere imitation of the culture, and beyond utilitarianism to develop a robust, dynamic, and substantive vision for the place of the arts—and artists—in our churches.
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- Provides a substantive vision for the place of the arts in churches
- Looks beyond fads, imitation of the culture, and utilitarianism
- Features a theological framework and practical suggestions
- Eugene Peterson
- W. David O. Taylor
- Lauren Winner
- John Witvliet
- Jeremy Begbie
- Andy Crouch
- Barbara Nicolosi
- Joshua Banner
The called out, multi-gifted, and working church ought to be synonymous with all good gifts and stewardship of the earth. And it most certainly ought to be synonymous with the stewardship of the arts. For the Beauty of the Church reminds us of this essential truth and many more.
—Charlie Peacock, co-director, Art House America; author of New Way to Be Human
Pragmatic and theologically astute at the same time, For the Beauty of the Church is a gem-packed collection for those navigating between the realms of the arts and the church. David Taylor is one of the leading pastors in the church’s effort to reach out to artists. I am delighted that he has brought together these important and lucid voices for our edification.
—Makoto Fujimura, artist; founder and creative director, International Arts Movement