Books and Publications
Just starting your journey of learning more about faith and the creative life? Congratulations, and welcome!
Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer. A great little book in which Schaeffer argues for the validity of art-making based on its biblical evidence and support.
Art and Soul: Signposts for Christians in the Arts by Hillary Brand and Adrienne Chaplin. A textbook, literally, of the most important thinking on the theology of the arts.
Art in Action Philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff extends the role and need for art beyond Modernity's comtemplative emphasis.
Beholding the Glory: Incarnation Through the Arts edited by Jeremy Begbie. A collection of essays showing how art becomes a vehicle towards Christian meaning.
Culture Making by Andy Crouch. A breakdown of biblical and historical perspectives toward cultural renewal, and a bold vision for what cultural engagement can look like for Christians.
For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts edited by David O. Taylor. David organized the 2008 arts conference entitled "Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts." This book contains some of the symposium presentations such as Andy Crouch, Jeremy Begbie and Eugene Peterson.
God in the Gallery Art Historian, Dan Siedell, examines Christianity and its role in the contemporary art world.
Hollywood Worldviews by Brian Godawa. How to approach and appreciate modern film from a Christian worldview.
Image. A literary and arts quarterly journal.
Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts by Steve Turner. An inspiring, insightful read from the well-known music journalist.
It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God, Ned Buster is the editor and publisher of essays featuring issures surrounding faith and art integration. Authors incluce Tim Keller, Mako Fujimura, Gregory Wolfe, Ned Bustard, Adrienne Chaplin,and more. www.squarehalobooks.com/good.htm
Modern Art and the Death of Culture by Hans Rookmaaker. Rookmaaker surveys art history by addressing worldviews and philosophies.
Poetic Theology: God and the Poetics of Everyday Life by William Dyrness. A historical, philosophical, and theological examination on how aesthetics can work towards Christian Spiritual formation.
Refractions, Artist and speaker, Makoto Fujimura's poetic musings connecting art, life, and faith.
Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'Engle, the prolific author of A Wrinkle in Time. Reflections and anecdotes offering the significance of Christ's incarnation pertaining specifically to the arts.