Expressions of Faith [Hardcover]

Greg Olsen (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

Expressions of Faith combines the best of renowned artist Greg Olsens work with carefully chosen poems from some of Christianitys most admired poets. These two unique art forms are synthesized in one gift volume, which touches us with its beauty and simplicity.

Through the delights of rich illustration and intense lyrical poetry, the reader will be challenged and uplifted. Twelve of Olsens stunning paintings, offered for the first time in a gift book format, continue to attract and inspire a wide audience. Those who are discouraged and weary will find renewed vision and encouragement from the pens of inspirational poets, including Gerard Manley Hopkins, George Herbert, John Newton, Anne Bradstreet, and William Cowper. Olsen also reflects on each of his paintings and offers insight into his motivation as an artist.

Art and poetry lovers will delight in adding this book to their collections, or in giving it as a gift for any occasion.

Painting titles:
O Jerusalem
Forever and Ever
The Good Shepherd
A Light to the Gentiles
Precious in His Sight
The Light of the World
Sacred Grove
Be Not Afraid
The Harvester
In His Constant Care
Lost No More
In Remembrance of Me

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Greg Olsens works are included in many corporate collections and have been exhibited in prominent art galleries throughout the West. His biblical paintings are represented in religious institutions in more than twenty countries around the world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Baker Book House (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801011868
• ISBN-13: 978-0801011863
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The art is indescribable., September 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Expressions of Faith (Hardcover)

This is truly one of the most beautiful books I have seen in a long time. It would make a wonderful gift - one that should be out on a coffee table for all to see!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Heart, Mind, and the Eye, December 7, 2000

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M. D. Cummings "Marv" (Kanosh, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Expressions of Faith (Hardcover)

Greg Olsen has a talent that seems to cross the bridges of time. In his book "Expressions of Faith" readers may feel that they are actually living during the time of Christ. His paintings have the ability to pull you into the scene, and you feel that pehaps it is you who the Savior is reaching out to save.

Greg Olsen, has chosen some excellent poetry and has written some beautiful prose which complements his art. In my opinion, poetry is the art work of the mind, and art work is the poerty of the eye. Prose, is the heart that describes what the mind and the eye see. That is the secret of this book; it appeals to the heart, mind, and the eye.

M.D. Cummings

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Peace in Christ, September 5, 2002

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"dunnmk1" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Expressions of Faith (Hardcover)

Probably nothing or no one else has ever been the subject of more artwork or literature than Jesus of Nazareth. And if you look through this book you'll understand why. The amazing artwork and beautiful poetry and prose contained in these pages will do nothing less than uplift and inspire. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone, Christian or not. It truly captures the gentle meekness and unfathomable love of the Savior in a Spirit of genuine devotion.