{"product_id":"the-ecumenism-of-beauty","title":"The Ecumenism of Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA landmark book on the role of visual arts, beauty and aesthetics in ecumenical exchange.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssays 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributors 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\u003eJérôme 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parachlete Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52545900314919,"sku":"009348","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/7419\/1143\/files\/9781612619248.jpg?v=1793995758","url":"https:\/\/jaxcathedralbooks.org\/products\/the-ecumenism-of-beauty","provider":"St. John's Cathedral Bookstore \u0026 Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}