Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Jonathan Jackson explores the profound implications of human creativity in the image of God, along with the process of becoming an artist (of any sort) dedicated to practicing his or her art from the context of a deep relationship with God. The true Christian artist is not necessarily one who treats religious themes, but one who creates through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
The Mystery of Art: Becoming an Artist in the Image of God
Paperback
|English
|1936270323
|
9781936270323
The Mystery of Art: Becoming an Artist in the Image of God
Paperback
|English
|1936270323
|
9781936270323
Overview
ISBN: 1936270323
ISBN13: 9781936270323
Author: Jonathan Jackson
Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2014-12-01
Language: English
Edition: First
PageCount: 192
Dimensions: 5.51 x 0.45 x 8.5
inches
Weight:
8.96 ounces
Description
Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Jonathan Jackson explores the profound implications of human creativity in the image of God, along with the process of becoming an artist (of any sort) dedicated to practicing his or her art from the context of a deep relationship with God. The true Christian artist is not necessarily one who treats religious themes, but one who creates through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
Editorial Reviews
"It will surprise some who know Jonathan Jackson only by his acting and his music that he is a man in whom the spirit of ancient Christianity dwells. He is a film star, yes, but also a mystic, a thinker, and a prophet. We should be thankful he brings all of himself to this vision of the artist inhabited by God."
- Stephen Mansfield, New York Times bestselling author
"With uncommon attention to the matter at hand--our matter, our lives apprehended as an ongoing encounter with the Mystery of persons in the image of God--Jonathan Jackson brings into harmony the wisdom of the Fathers and the insights of great artists, past and present. The result is a compelling articulation of how the very shaping of our lives is best understood as the most precious and most efficacious of arts."
- Scott Cairns, Author of Compass of Affection and Idiot Psalms
"That fine actor and, I am happy to say, my good friend, Jonathan Jackson, has written a book that is a profound meditation on the relationship of the art created by us limited human beings to the infinite Author of all beauty. I hope everyone who reads this book will find in it a source of meditation on the presence of God that can be found in the work of those who seek to add to the sum of beauty in our lives."
- Msgr. Jim Lisante, Author of The Power of One, Host of Personally Speaking and Close Encounter
"There have been many books written on the nexus of Christian faith and the arts. I'm very happy to see that Jonathan's Christ-centered offering is original and set apart from the others. The Mystery of Art has earned a place on my shelf next to the best on the subject."
- Charlie Peacock, Composer and music producer
"With the lyrical immediacy that narrates his own path as a Christian and an artist, Jonathan Jackson draws on both his own experience and the richness of the theological tradition of the Orthodox Church to present not only intelligent thinking on aesthetics nor his contemplations on spiritual matters, but a fresh and genuine spiritual path for all artists and indeed for all persons. A delight to read, this book is not merely written--it sings."
--Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Author of Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy and An Introduction to God
"It is a delight to see Jonathan Jackson's book on Christianity and art being published by Ancient Faith. Not only does it address a question of perennial and--in our times especially--pressing interest, but does so with remarkable clarity and grace. Jonathan is a well-known actor, musician, and poet, and this inspired effort to bring the insights of his Orthodox Christian faith to all forms of artistic creativity can only be welcomed as an exciting event in the intellectual history of the modern Church."
--Fr. John Strickland, Author of The Making of Holy Russia
"I was inspired by The Mystery of Art. Jonathan Jackson's approach to the role of an artist is holistic and challenging. He portrays the artist as a coworker with God, fashioned in His image. Throughout the book, Jonathan encourages us not only to uplift the culture, but also suffer for its renewal, with humility and love. As an artist, I was moved to contemplate the prayerful nature of each moment of creation."
--Michael W. Smith, Singer/Songwriter
About the Author
Jonathan Jackson began his career in Hollywood over twenty-five years ago on the soap opera General Hospital. His heart-wrenching performances helped win him five Emmy Awards. Jonathan has also performed in many feature films, including The Deep End of the Ocean, Tuck Everlasting, and Insomnia. Jonathan starred as Avery Barkley for six seasons on the hit primetime drama Nashville, a show centered on the inner workings of the Nashville music scene. His work has taken him to many places around the world, including Ireland, Italy, Romania, Canada, and Greece. Along with acting, he is also the lead singer of the band Jonathan Jackson + ENATION and the author of Book of Solace and Madness. For more, visit www.JonathanJackson.com
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Overview
Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Jonathan Jackson explores the profound implications of human creativity in the image of God, along with the process of becoming an artist (of any sort) dedicated to practicing his or her art from the context of a deep relationship with God. The true Christian artist is not necessarily one who treats religious themes, but one who creates through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
ISBN: 1936270323
ISBN13: 9781936270323
Author: Jonathan Jackson
Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2014-12-01
Language: English
Edition: First
PageCount: 192
Dimensions: 5.51 x 0.45 x 8.5
inches
Weight:
8.96 ounces
Description
Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Jonathan Jackson explores the profound implications of human creativity in the image of God, along with the process of becoming an artist (of any sort) dedicated to practicing his or her art from the context of a deep relationship with God. The true Christian artist is not necessarily one who treats religious themes, but one who creates through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
Editorial Reviews
"It will surprise some who know Jonathan Jackson only by his acting and his music that he is a man in whom the spirit of ancient Christianity dwells. He is a film star, yes, but also a mystic, a thinker, and a prophet. We should be thankful he brings all of himself to this vision of the artist inhabited by God."
- Stephen Mansfield, New York Times bestselling author
"With uncommon attention to the matter at hand--our matter, our lives apprehended as an ongoing encounter with the Mystery of persons in the image of God--Jonathan Jackson brings into harmony the wisdom of the Fathers and the insights of great artists, past and present. The result is a compelling articulation of how the very shaping of our lives is best understood as the most precious and most efficacious of arts."
- Scott Cairns, Author of Compass of Affection and Idiot Psalms
"That fine actor and, I am happy to say, my good friend, Jonathan Jackson, has written a book that is a profound meditation on the relationship of the art created by us limited human beings to the infinite Author of all beauty. I hope everyone who reads this book will find in it a source of meditation on the presence of God that can be found in the work of those who seek to add to the sum of beauty in our lives."
- Msgr. Jim Lisante, Author of The Power of One, Host of Personally Speaking and Close Encounter
"There have been many books written on the nexus of Christian faith and the arts. I'm very happy to see that Jonathan's Christ-centered offering is original and set apart from the others. The Mystery of Art has earned a place on my shelf next to the best on the subject."
- Charlie Peacock, Composer and music producer
"With the lyrical immediacy that narrates his own path as a Christian and an artist, Jonathan Jackson draws on both his own experience and the richness of the theological tradition of the Orthodox Church to present not only intelligent thinking on aesthetics nor his contemplations on spiritual matters, but a fresh and genuine spiritual path for all artists and indeed for all persons. A delight to read, this book is not merely written--it sings."
--Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Author of Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy and An Introduction to God
"It is a delight to see Jonathan Jackson's book on Christianity and art being published by Ancient Faith. Not only does it address a question of perennial and--in our times especially--pressing interest, but does so with remarkable clarity and grace. Jonathan is a well-known actor, musician, and poet, and this inspired effort to bring the insights of his Orthodox Christian faith to all forms of artistic creativity can only be welcomed as an exciting event in the intellectual history of the modern Church."
--Fr. John Strickland, Author of The Making of Holy Russia
"I was inspired by The Mystery of Art. Jonathan Jackson's approach to the role of an artist is holistic and challenging. He portrays the artist as a coworker with God, fashioned in His image. Throughout the book, Jonathan encourages us not only to uplift the culture, but also suffer for its renewal, with humility and love. As an artist, I was moved to contemplate the prayerful nature of each moment of creation."
--Michael W. Smith, Singer/Songwriter
About the Author
Jonathan Jackson began his career in Hollywood over twenty-five years ago on the soap opera General Hospital. His heart-wrenching performances helped win him five Emmy Awards. Jonathan has also performed in many feature films, including The Deep End of the Ocean, Tuck Everlasting, and Insomnia. Jonathan starred as Avery Barkley for six seasons on the hit primetime drama Nashville, a show centered on the inner workings of the Nashville music scene. His work has taken him to many places around the world, including Ireland, Italy, Romania, Canada, and Greece. Along with acting, he is also the lead singer of the band Jonathan Jackson + ENATION and the author of Book of Solace and Madness. For more, visit www.JonathanJackson.com
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
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- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
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- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
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