{"product_id":"a-prophet-in-the-darkness-exploring-theology-in-the-art-of-georges-rouault-paperback","title":"A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWesley Vander Lugt\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMany consider Georges Rouault (1871-1958) to be one of the most important religious painters of the last few centuries.\u003c\/b\u003e Yet both the secular art world and the church have struggled to engage with his work, which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith and also starkly explores the pain and darkness of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, a group of theologians, artists, and historians seek to bring Rouault out of the shadows. They offer a deeper understanding of the theological impulse of modern art and of Rouault's distinct contributions. Chapters explore how Rouault's unique work was influenced by his historical context, by personal suffering, and by biblical themes, especially the Passion of Christ. Essays are interspersed with original artistic responses to Rouault in the form of images and poetry, with contributions from Sandra Bowden, William A. Dyrness, Thomas Hibbs, Soo Kang, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRouault displays our need for mercy within a world of anguish. This book explores how his prophetic creativity continues to inspire artists and thinkers seeking to understand the powerful intersection of lament and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Studies in Theology and the Arts series encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage with the relationship between their faith and artistic expression, with contributions from both theologians and artists on a range of artistic media including visual art, music, poetry, literature, film, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWesley Vander Lugt (PhD, University of St Andrews) is adjunct professor of theology and acting director of the Leighton Ford Initiative for Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte. His publications include \u003ci\u003eLiving Theodrama: Reimagining Theological Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeauty Is Oxygen: Finding a Faith That Breathes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.6 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495899169056,"sku":"9781514011058","price":41.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/3678\/2112\/files\/16084f69581b787bd4faccff7ccb3fa6.webp?v=1776531285","url":"https:\/\/treewee.store\/products\/a-prophet-in-the-darkness-exploring-theology-in-the-art-of-georges-rouault-paperback","provider":"Tree of Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}