{"product_id":"75-masterpieces-every-christian-should-know-the-fascinating-stories-behind-great-works-of-art-literature-music-and-film-9780802420879","title":"75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know: The Fascinating Stories Behind Great Works of Art, Literature, Music and Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet Your Faith Be Moved by the Masterpieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt 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. \u003ci\u003e75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Prodigal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSon\u003c\/i\u003e to Jane Austen's \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e to Johnny Cash's\u003ci\u003e At Folsom Prison\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERRY GLASPEY\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eDiscovering God Through the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of a Christianity Today Book Award and a Gospel Coalition Book Award), \u003ci\u003e75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of a Christianity Today Award), \u003ci\u003eThe Prayers of Jane Austen, 25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBible Basics for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641752916242,"sku":"9780802420879","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_37193b54-cc2e-4890-86c6-5523e205d8dc.jpg?v=1733034489","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/75-masterpieces-every-christian-should-know-the-fascinating-stories-behind-great-works-of-art-literature-music-and-film-9780802420879","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}