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Masks of Mystery
Daniel J. Brown
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Description for Masks of Mystery
Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: AGR; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
In this book the author walks the reader through the nature of the arts, the nature of Christian faith, and the historical factors which have brought us to our current crises of faith and imagination. There is a connection between religious faith and artistic expression which rests in the archetypal images of human culture. In our era, that connection seems to be more of a disjunction. Current artistic expressions do not seem to project the same images as religious faith confesses. This is especially true in Western civilization. Both the arts and religious faith (specifically Christianity) are approached as manifestations ... Read more
In this book the author walks the reader through the nature of the arts, the nature of Christian faith, and the historical factors which have brought us to our current crises of faith and imagination. There is a connection between religious faith and artistic expression which rests in the archetypal images of human culture. In our era, that connection seems to be more of a disjunction. Current artistic expressions do not seem to project the same images as religious faith confesses. This is especially true in Western civilization. Both the arts and religious faith (specifically Christianity) are approached as manifestations ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761805977
SKU
V9780761805977
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About Daniel J. Brown
J. Daniel Brown is Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Reviews for Masks of Mystery
...explores the roles of art and faith as human activities as opposed to abstract ideals.
The General Theological Library Of Bangor Theological Semina
...explores the roles of art and faith as human activities as opposed to abstract ideals.
The General Theological Library Of Bangor Theological Semina
The General Theological Library Of Bangor Theological Semina
...explores the roles of art and faith as human activities as opposed to abstract ideals.
The General Theological Library Of Bangor Theological Semina