Religious and ceremonial art

Christianity Today Book of the Year Award of Merit - Culture and the ArtsFor many Christians, engaging with modern art raises several questions: Is the Christian faith at odds with modern art?

The roots between the Hindu religion and the wider culture are deep and uniquely complex.

This book is a call for new structure and ways of behaving as a church by an experienced church officer.

Addresses "e;belonging before believing"e; and other new patterns for remaking congregationsAs we move beyond the "e;emergent"e; or "e;missional"e; church paradigm, pastors and other church leaders are discovering a new reality: people (especially younger generations) are coming to church not as believers, but to find a place to belong-with or without faith.

A down-to-earth guide that syncs theology with technology.

This thoroughly updated and comprehensive edition enhances the classic work as a guide to symbolism in Christian liturgical art, architecture, manuscripts, stained glass, and more.

Step-by-step instructions for painting icons, from original drawings through finished product.

This book profiles four generations of women from one Afro-Cuban religious family.

Early in 1495, Leonardo da Vinci began work in Milan on what would become one of history's most influential and beloved works of art--The Last Supper.

Fowzia Younos was born in Kabul City on August 6,1955, and was raised into a musician family.

Todos vivimos rodeados por la belleza, pero saber descubrir el esplendor que nos rodea es en si mismo un arte.

Open your heart to the presence of angels, God's holy messengers and protectors.

The walls of medieval churches were brightly painted with religious imagery and colourful patterns.

The walls of medieval churches were brightly painted with religious imagery and colourful patterns.

There may be no group in American society that is more talked about but so little understood as Evangelical Christians.

This helpful resource provides a ready-made three-part course for parents and godparents bringing children for baptism and offers resources for the church family to understand its key role in baptism and the best welcome possible.

During the 20th Century, Sunday school attendance fell from 55% to only 4% of children.

Explores a variety of growing churches to identify what is making the difference between them and churches which are static or declining.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ.

This landmark study is the result of a three year project by the Mission and Public Affairs Division of the Archbishops' Council to 'develop a new, better, narrative of mission' for the church.

Everybody Welcome is the complete course to transform your church by improving your approach to newcomers.

An overview of recent developments in church planting.

Kingdom Calling offers a compelling theological grounding for the vocation, ministry and discipleship of the whole people of God.

This report from the Faith and Order Commission explores the idea of 'witness' in the life of the church.

Christians are increasingly seeking new ways of doing church, often called 'fresh expressions', which has created new questions and challenges for the Church as a whole.

A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.

Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived.

Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived.

Religions teach their adherents how to see and feel at the same time; learning to see is not a disembodied process but one hammered from the forge of human need, social relations, and material practice.

David Morgan builds on his previous groundbreaking work to offer this new, systematically integrated theory of the study of religion as visual culture.

Reflecting the spirit of East Indian myths, legends, and fables, these illustrations were compiled by one of the nineteenth century's foremost Orientalists.

One of the most inspired painters of the nineteenth century, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794 1872) was also a brilliant engraver and draftsman.

Centuries before the Christian era, crosses were used as pagan emblems.

Emile Male's book aids understanding of medieval art and medieval symbolism, and of the vision of the world which presided over the building of the French cathedrals.

Emile Male's book aids understanding of medieval art and medieval symbolism, and of the vision of the world which presided over the building of the French cathedrals.

This book highlights the history of Islamic popular devotional art and visual culture in 20th-century India, weaving the personal narrative of the author's journey through his understanding of the faith.

This book highlights the history of Islamic popular devotional art and visual culture in 20th-century India, weaving the personal narrative of the author's journey through his understanding of the faith.

This book, first published in 1933, was the first text on the general Hindu attitude to art.

This book, first published in 1933, was the first text on the general Hindu attitude to art.

Indian art, increasingly popular in the west, cannot be fully appreciated without some knowledge of the religious and philosophical background.

Indian art, increasingly popular in the west, cannot be fully appreciated without some knowledge of the religious and philosophical background.

This book considers a movement within Russian religious philosophy known as "e;full unity"e; (vseedinstvo), with a focus on one of its main representatives, Pavel Florensky (1882-1937).

This book considers a movement within Russian religious philosophy known as "e;full unity"e; (vseedinstvo), with a focus on one of its main representatives, Pavel Florensky (1882-1937).

The 23 chapters in this volume explore the material culture of sanctity in Latin Europe and the Mediterranean between c.

This book is the first account of British Protestant conversion initiatives directed towards continental Europe between 1600 and 1900.

The 23 chapters in this volume explore the material culture of sanctity in Latin Europe and the Mediterranean between c.

This book is the first account of British Protestant conversion initiatives directed towards continental Europe between 1600 and 1900.

John Taylor's most famous book is a reminder that the Holy Spirit urges us toward a communal humanity.