Books, Arts & Photography, Religious

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Benjamin Blech, Roy Doliner
The Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican
by HarperOne (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-04-29)

Five hundred years ago Michelangelo began work on a painting that became one of the most famous pieces of art in the world—the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Every year millions of people come to see Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling, which is the largest fresco painting on earth in the holiest of Christianity's chapels; yet there is not one single Christian image in this vast, magnificent artwork. The Sistine Secrets tells the fascinating story of how Michelangelo embedded messages of brotherhood, tolerance, and freethinking in his painting to encourage "fellow travelers" to challenge the repressive Roman Catholic Church of his time. "Driven by the truths he had come to recognize during his years of study in private nontraditional schooling in Florence, truths rooted in his involvement with Judaic texts as well as Kabbalistic training that conflicted with approved Christian doctrine, Michelangelo needed to find a way to let viewers discern what he truly believed. He could not ...

Henri J. M. Nouwen
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
by Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group (Paperback) (Release Date: 1994-03-01)

Thomas Kinkade
Twenty-five Years of Thomas Kinkade: Special Collector's Edition 2009 Wall Calendar
by Andrews McMeel Publishing (Calendar)

Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.This calendar showcases Thom's all-time favorite twelve images handpicked by the artist himself, accompanied by personal anecdotes describing their inspiration. The calendar includes an individually numbered, collector's keepsake card in a velum envelope and is sold in a beautifully printed folio sleeve.

Rita Nakashima Brock, Rebecca Ann Parker
Saving Paradise: How Christianity Traded Love of This World for Crucifixion and Empire
by Beacon Press (Hardcover)

When Rita Brock and Rebecca Parker began traveling the Mediterranean world in search of art depicting the dead, crucified Jesus, they discovered something that traditional histories of Christianity and Christian art had underplayed or sought to explain away: it took Jesus Christ a thousand years to die.During their first millennium, Christians filled their sanctuaries with images of Christ as a living presence in a vibrant world. He appears as a shepherd, a teacher, a healer, an enthroned god; he is an infant, a youth, and a bearded elder. But he is never dead. When he appears with the cross, he stands in front of it, serene, resurrected. The world around him is ablaze with beauty. These are images of paradise—paradise in this world, permeated and blessed by the presence of God.But once Jesus perished, dying was virtually all he seemed able to do.Saving Paradise offers a fascinating new lens on the history of Christianity, from its first centuries to the present day, and asks ...

Bart Mcdowell
Inside the Vatican
by National Geographic (Paperback) (Release Date: 2009-03-17)

For almost a year, veteran National Geographic photographer Jim Stanfield captured nearly every corner of the Vatican, both the world’s smallest country and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Along with author Bart McDowell, he provides an insider’s view into the history of this 108.7-acre enclave, from the first St. Peter’s, built in the fourth century, through the amazing reign of Pope John Paul II, and beyond. Rarely seen areas of the complex, such as the Pope’s personal quarters and the world-renowned libraries, and up-close views of the stunning and priceless art and architecture provide an unrivaled insider’s look into this amazing nation.In this revised trade paperback edition, Washington Post writer Howard Schneider brings the story of the Vatican up-to-date, including the death and funeral of Pope John Paul II and the selection and ordination of Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI’s recent trip to the United States is also documented in poignant words ...

Sybil MacBeth
Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God
by Paraclete Press (MA) (Paperback)

With paper and markers, you will draw closer to God. Thousands of people have already discovered this truly simple, transformative spiritual practice. Now this companion to the surprise bestseller Praying in Color provides the perfect journal to help you experience a whole new way of talking with God--by "praying in color."

Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade Painter of Light: 2009 Mini Wall Calendar
by Andrews McMeel Publishing (Calendar)

Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.This full-color monthly calendar features twelve Thomas Kinkade images to brighten anywhere wall space is tight and is packaged in a custom printed keepsake folio envelope.

Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade Painter of Light: 2009 Wall Calendar with Scripture
by Andrews McMeel Publishing (Calendar)

Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.For those seeking inspiration and beauty, this full-color calendar features a favorite Thomas Kinkade image each month accompanied by a Bible verse and is packaged in a printed keepsake folio envelope.

Madeleine L'Engle
Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art
by North Point Press (Paperback)

Chuck Fischer
In the Beginning: The Art of Genesis: A Pop-Up Book
by Little, Brown and Company (Hardcover)

An ingenious series of three-dimensional spreads with fold-outs and narrative booklets,IN THE BEGINNING shows how the timeless narratives of the Book of Genesis have inspired artists for thousands of years and continue to do so today. This spectacular gift book features Fischer's original artwork on intricate pop-ups created in collaboration with paper engineer Bruce Foster, which represent the classic stories from the first chapter of the Bible. With spreads that range from a medieval-inspired Garden of Eden to an stunningly tall tower of Babel to a magnificent diorama depicting Jacob's dream of a stairway to Heaven, IN THE BEGINNING is destined to become a treasured keepsake and perennial favorite on every family's shelf.

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