Voicing Creation's Praise: Towards a Theology of the Arts [Paperback]

Jeremy Begbie (Author)

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Publication Date: November 6, 2000

An introduction to the theology of art and the art of theology.

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About the Author

Jeremy Begbie is Thomas A. Langford Research Professor of Theology and Director of the Duke Initiatives for Theology and the Arts Program at Duke Divinity School as well as Senior Member at Wolfson College, Cambridge, and an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculties of Divinity and Music at the University of Cambridge.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: T&T Clark Int'l (November 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 056729188X
• ISBN-13: 978-0567291882
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Arts & Photography > Religious

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Christocentric theology of art for our time!, November 30, 1999

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This review is from: Voicing Creation's Praise: Towards a Theology of the Arts (Paperback)

For those interested in serious theological reflection on art, this volume is a must-read. Begbie's unique background as a classically-trained musician and Cambridge theologian gives him wonderful insight and Spirit-led authority in dealing with this critical cultural topic. Moreover, Begbie breaks free of the Modernist stranglehold on aesthetic philosophy, and presents a refreshing and deeply Christocentric analysis of the relationship between the character and action of God and human creativity. In this sense, the work is deeply "postmodern", but without any of the un-Biblical, theologically liberal baggage which usually accompanies such a label. Begbie also avoids the all-too-common mistake of basing his ideas strictly upon Old Testament references, but rather posits for us a theology of the arts which revolves around the living, loving Christ as Lord of all Creation. Though this book is not an appropriate topical introduction for the completely uninitiated layperson, it will appeal to any Christian or artist who has a grasp of the basic philosophies and histories of art, or a passing familiarity with Scriptural references to art and music. In short, this is a serious work by a towering intellectual, but it is well worth reading and reflection, despite the effort required.