{"product_id":"the-ecumenism-of-beauty-9781612619248","title":"The Ecumenism of Beauty","description":"\u003cb\u003eA landmark book on the role of visual arts, beauty and aesthetics in ecumenical exchange.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a visual age, this book shares the belief that beauty and art can bridge differences. Essays from catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Protestant artists, scholars, clergy and theologians explore beauty as a means to unify the body of Christ. The occasion of the Reformation commemoration year offers a time to reflect on the rich artistic heritage shared by all Christians and an opportunity to learn from other traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Ecumenism of Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e is a call to the church to again embrace the arts in service to its liturgy and mission.\" \u003cb\u003e--Sandra Bowden, Collector, Curator and Past President of Christians in the Visual Arts\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Essays include \u003ci\u003eCalvin and the Visual Arts: The Aesthetics of Soli Deo Gloria\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Artist as Contemplative\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eArt and the Liturgy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributors to this book include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy Verdon\u003c\/b\u003e, Editor -- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Director (Florence, Italy) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Dyrness\u003c\/b\u003e -- Fuller Theological Seminary, Professor of Theology \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ r me Cottin\u003c\/b\u003e -- University of Strasbourg, Professor of Practical Theology \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan S. Kanaga \u003c\/b\u003e--Mount Tabor Ecumenical Centre for Art \u0026amp; Spirituality, Artist \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilippo Rossi \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFlorentine Study Centre of Stanford University, Visiting Professor \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Shannon \u003c\/b\u003e-- The Community of Jesus, Liturgist and Director of Formation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The work of contributors Susan S. Kanaga and Filippo Rossi is currently on display at the Grande Museo del Duomo in Florence, Italy. For more information visit artsandecumenism.org.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781612619248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/17\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Timothy Verdon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075518267573,"sku":"9781612619248","price":24.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_8c2871ba-0683-46aa-adb7-b5c8780e5d5e.jpg?v=1691467846","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-ecumenism-of-beauty-9781612619248","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}