{"product_id":"75-masterpieces-every-christian-should-know-the-fascinating-stories-behind-great-works-of-art-literature-music-and-film-paperback","title":"75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know: The Fascinating Stories Behind Great Works of Art, Literature, Music and Film - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerry Glaspey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet Your Faith Be Moved by the Masterpieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt becomes a masterpiece when it stands the test of time and challenges its viewers to see the world from a new perspective. The vast legacy of human expression is therefore a rich resource of introspection and wisdom for Christians today. \u003ci\u003e75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e anthologizes some of humanity's most influential and renowned works of art. Terry Glaspey masterfully analyzes how each piece responds to the reality of the human condition and Christian truth. Glaspey examines architecture, plays, novels, paintings, films, and even albums, evoking how some probe the dark corners of human suffering, while others capture the mystery, beauty, and wonder of life. Each selection is universally revered for its craftsmanship and ubiquitously esteemed across both time and cultures. From Rembrandt's \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Prodigal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSon\u003c\/i\u003e to Jane Austen's \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e to Johnny Cash's\u003ci\u003e At Folsom Prison\u003c\/i\u003e, every masterpiece reveals some truth that has both enriched the Christian faith and left an indelible mark on the legacy of artistic achievement. Through engaging these masterpieces, Christians today can enrich their own faith with the creativity of history's brilliant artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as both historian and biographer, as devotional and art criticism. May this book be a modest doorway into a world of deeper appreciation, a guide to the treasures of our tradition that enriches both your faith and understanding of the human experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCHRISTIANITY TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK AWARD WINNER\u003cbr\u003eEVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION GOLD MEDALLION WINNER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a treasure . . . I loved seeing threads of God's goodness woven throughout each unique story.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLYSA TERKEURST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Terry masterfully blends his gift of words with his passion for history and the arts, making it inspiringly clear that so many of the greatest works of art in history indeed do bear the fingerprints of our Creator.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMATTHEW WEST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning singer\/songwriter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Terry Glaspey takes us on a comprehensive tour of art, music, and architecture from the ancient world up to the present.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL CARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSinger\/songwriter and bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e is simply magical.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDR. A. J. SWOBODA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor at Northwest Christian University and author of \u003ci\u003eA Glorious Dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERRY GLASPEY\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, creative mentor, and teaches at Northwind Seminary. He holds a D.Min. in spiritual formation and an M.A. in history. He has written over a dozen books, including \u003ci\u003eDiscovering God Through the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of a Christianity Today Book Award and a Gospel Coalition Book Award), \u003ci\u003e75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of a Christianity Today Award), \u003ci\u003eThe Prayers of Jane Austen, 25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBible Basics for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e. Terry has been a featured speaker at colleges, conferences, and churches throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Taiwan, and the UK. You can reach him through his website, terryglaspey.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6.7 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 February 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47466589913266,"sku":"9780802420879","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/bd4634ab60c6e21af96652f215029266.webp?v=1779026006","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/75-masterpieces-every-christian-should-know-the-fascinating-stories-behind-great-works-of-art-literature-music-and-film-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}