For the beauty of the church
Subtitle: casting a vision for the arts
By: [compiled by] W. David O. Taylor.
Contributors: Taylor, W. David O., 1972-
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780801071911
Subjects: Christianity and the arts; Art and religion
Description: 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. - Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Gospel : how is art a gift, a calling, and an obedience? / Andy Crouch; title: The worship : how can art serve of the corporate worship of the church? / John D. Witvliet; title: The art lover : someone who can't draw a straight line tries to defend her art-buying habit / Lauren F. Winner; title: The pastor : the pastor and the artists / Eugene Peterson; title: The artist : what exactly is an artist, and how do we shepherd them? / Barbara Nicolosi; title: The practitioner : nurturing artists in the local church / Joshua Banner; title: The dangers : what are the dangers of artmaking in the church? / W. David O. Taylor; title: The future : looking to the future : a hopeful subversion / Jeremy Begbie.