Art and the Bible

Two Essays

"The lordship of Christ should include an interest in the arts," writes Francis Schaeffer. "A Christian should use these arts to the glory of God, not just as tracts, mind you, but as things of beauty to the praise of God."

Many Christians, wary of creating graven images, have steered clear of artistic creativity. But the Bible offers a robust affirmation of the arts. The human impulse to create reflects our being created in the image of a creator God. Art and the Bible has been a foundational work for generations of Christians in the arts. In this book's classic essays, Francis Schaeffer first examines the scriptural record of the use of various art forms, and then establishes a Christian perspective on art. With clarity and vigor, Schaeffer explains why "the Christian is the one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars."

©2007 Francis A. Shaeffer (P)2009 christianaudio.com

marcus aureliu

I had read this title years ago. this was a very good read to listen to and Schaefer does a beautiful job as an art historian giving us a clear understanding of art history and its relationship to truth and world views

Yes and Amen

If your a Christian and in the arts...get this book. God bless you

-Ronnie

how we should live

the true Christian life is a work of art that needs to be lived through and with Christ and His followers.

Great Synopsis

I have always enjoyed reading Francis Schaeffer’s works. This little treatise on the subject of art and the Bible was superb. I would recommend it to anyone interested in anything regarding creativity.

God as our creator is also an artist.

Enjoyed every listening moment and would recommend this book to Christians and non-Christians. alike. Although I used to won the paperback version years ago I hoped that one day I could buy it online as a book with a narrator doing the reading.