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by Terry Glaspey (Author)
Let Your Faith Be Moved by the Masterpieces
Art 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. 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know 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 The Return of the ProdigalSon to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Johnny Cash's At Folsom Prison, 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.
This 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.
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CHRISTIANITY TODAY BOOK AWARD WINNER
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION GOLD MEDALLION WINNER
"What a treasure . . . I loved seeing threads of God's goodness woven throughout each unique story."
--LYSA TERKEURST
New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
"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."
--MATTHEW WEST
Award-winning singer/songwriter
"Terry Glaspey takes us on a comprehensive tour of art, music, and architecture from the ancient world up to the present."
--MICHAEL CARD
Singer/songwriter and bestselling author
"75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know is simply magical."
--DR. A. J. SWOBODA
Professor at Northwest Christian University and author of A Glorious Dark
Author Biography
TERRY GLASPEY 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 Discovering God Through the Arts (winner of a Christianity Today Book Award and a Gospel Coalition Book Award), 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know (winner of a Christianity Today Award), The Prayers of Jane Austen, 25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer and Bible Basics for Everyone. 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.
