The Image of Christ [Hardcover]

Morgan Weistling (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2000

For the first time, award-winning artist Morgan Weistling's luminous images of Christ and his love are combined with classic poetry and literary selections in an exquisite gift volume that is sure to have wide appeal. Featuring some of Weistling's best inspirational work, The Image of Christ reveals Christ working in his time and in ours. Weistling's inimitable brush strokes chronicle Christ's life in ways that engage the imaginations of all who view them. He also portrays Christ's image as shown in the lives of people involved in simple, ordinary tasks-a child in prayer or a craftsman at work. The rich artwork is matched with thoughtfully chosen words penned by masters of the faith such as Thomas à Kempis, Charles Spurgeon, Charles Wesley, and Robert Browning. For personal inspiration or given as a gift, The Image of Christ will enable readers to reacquaint themselves with the greatest life ever lived. Those who appreciate fine art, classic literary wisdom, and poetry will find this the perfect book for all occasions.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

[Jesus] said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

Here for the first time in book form are award-winning artist Morgan Weistling's stunning images of Christ-the Way, the Truth, and the Life-combined with classic literature and poetry. Find encouragement and inspiration through Weistling's rich, luminous artwork, chronicling the events of Christ's life as well as God's love made manifest through the simple acts of ordinary people.

Carefully chosen words penned by respected writers such as Thomas à Kempis, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Charles Wesley, and Robert Browning are woven among the exquisite images to present an unparalleled tapestry of Christ's love.

About the Author

Morgan Weistling enjoyed a notable career in the entertainment industry, designing movie posters and originating art for pinball machines, collector plates, and covers for magazines, books, CDs, and video games. After turning to fine gallery art, he found himself unable to keep up with collector demand. Weistling lives in California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801011965
• ISBN-13: 978-0801011962
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly commended to all members of the Christian community, February 21, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Image of Christ (Hardcover)

Morgan Wistling's superlative paintings are flawlessly reproduced with each image enhanced by an accompanying passage of inspirational scripture and/or poetry. Simply browsing through his beautiful volume evokes a sense of peace, harmony, spiritual sensitivity and commitment. The Image Of Christ is further enhanced for the reader with an index of the poems and prose, and index of the poets and authors, and an index of the scriptural quotations. The Image Of Christ is a superlative work and very highly commended to all members of the Christian community of faith.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't there a six-star option, or a ten-star or a....?, February 17, 2005

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Noah Vale - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Image of Christ (Hardcover)

Morgan Weistling's "The Image of Christ" displays his paintings of Scripture, complete with the subjects' emotions. I've never seen anything like it. Vivid moods and moments snag the heart and hold on tight. Some bring tears; others must be put off for later, so powerful are their silent messages. My first impressions of one, for example:
Jesus returns with the lost sheep draped across His shoulders, holding fast to his feet in case this wayward one decides he can make it home on his own. His simple smile shows relief and understanding, even for one so careless as to leave the flock in the first place. Love for all, yet love for each; care for the careless, and rest for the wanderer. The two are inseparable in Christ.
If you've read this far, "The Image of Christ" belongs in your life and on your gift list!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new look at Jesus, December 24, 2000

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Jessica Brey (Reedsburg, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Image of Christ (Hardcover)

This illustrator has captured the essence of the intimate family life of Jesus and you become an observer of God most human and most divine. We rarely become engaged with the first steps of Jesus, the reality of who Mary was kissing as many of us have kissed our own children. Morgan Weistling places us there with God as a child and his work is truly a gift from above.