A Redemptive Theology of Art
by David A. Covington | Book Summary
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Author: David A. Covington
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Upon closer examination, it is clear that Scripture does not present aesthetic beauty and the doctrines of the Christian faith in opposition to one another. Rather, they are consistently brought together through a text that is aesthetically beautiful by a God who is presented as our good and beautiful Creator. Upon closer examination, we are able to see:
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David A. Covington is both an experienced artist as well as student of the arts. As an artist, David has spent much of his life writing songs, recording albums, and going on musical tours with his wife. As a student of the arts and of biblical aesthetics, he has been trained at L'Abri in Switzerland as well as Westminster Theological Seminary.
Covington's combined experiences as both an artist as well as a theologian with a high view of Scripture provide a unique foundation upon which he is able to build his argument for the purpose and development of art that is both deeply theological as well as beautiful to the reader.
A Redemptive Theology of Art
by David A. Covington
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | David A. Covington |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Date | 2018 |
| Pages | 240 |
Overview:
The connection between art and faith is oftentimes assumed to be a bit of a mystery. Everyday experiences clearly show us the power of art. Our culture places a high value on physical beauty as something that communicates at a level deeper than mere intellect. Is the commonly-assumed disconnect between beauty and the intellect biblically warranted or is there a connection we are failing to see?
Upon closer examination, it is clear that Scripture does not present aesthetic beauty and the doctrines of the Christian faith in opposition to one another. Rather, they are consistently brought together through a text that is aesthetically beautiful by a God who is presented as our good and beautiful Creator.
Upon closer examination, we are able to see:
- The connection between biblical theology and aesthetic beauty
- How the story of the gospel demonstrates the effects of sin and redemption on our understanding and use of artistry
- How that understanding impacts the daily practices of discipleship in the life of every believer.
David A. Covington is both an experienced artist as well as student of the arts. As an artist, David has spent much of his life writing songs, recording albums, and going on musical tours with his wife. As a student of the arts and of biblical aesthetics, he has been trained at L'Abri in Switzerland as well as Westminster Theological Seminary.
Covington's combined experiences as both an artist as well as a theologian with a high view of Scripture provide a unique foundation upon which he is able to build his argument for the purpose and development of art that is both deeply theological as well as beautiful to the reader.