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<\/h3>\n Art and faith are two of the most powerful and influential forces in human history. Below is a list of books written by authors, film critics, artists, and theologians exploring the intersection of creativity and what it has to do with the transcendent.<\/p>\n

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Art + Faith By Makoto Fujimura<\/h3>\n \ An award-winning painter and artist shares his thoughts on what faith has to do with art.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Rembrandt In The Wind By Russ Ramsey<\/h3>\n \ A book by a pastor and art lover exploring what 10 of the greatest works of art have to tell us about God.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Finding God In Hollywood By Nathan Clarkson<\/h3>\n \ A memoir of a Christian kid (me) who goes to Hollywood to become an actor and discovers what God has to do with movies, stars, and stories.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Through A Screen Darkly By Jeffrey Overstreet<\/h3>\n \ A beloved film critic who explores the history and art of cinema through a lens of faith. Complete with movie lists.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Bandersnatch By Diana Glyer<\/h3>\n \ A book that takes a closer look into the famous literary group, The Inklings, offering insights into what their view of narrative and story has to do with their faith.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Art For God\u2019s Sake By Phillip Graham Ryken<\/h3>\n \ A book championing Christian artists that offers insights into how artists can utilize their faith to create better and more beautiful works of art.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Walking On Water By Madeleine L\u2019Engle<\/h3>\n \ A beloved novelist explores the wonder of both creativity and faith and what they have to do with one another.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Art And The Bible By Francis Schaeffer<\/h3>\n \ A renowned theologian and philosopher defends the necessity of art and its God-given intention.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Bird By Bird By Anne Lamott<\/h3>\n \ A bestselling Christian author musing on the art of writing and how it can affect souls.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Imagine By Steve Turner<\/h3>\n \ A exhortation and guide to artists of faith to use their faith to influence their creativity.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \ Art and faith are two of the most powerful and influential forces in human history. Below is a list of books written by authors, film critics, artists, and theologians exploring the intersection of creativity and what it has to do with the transcendent. 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