Discover 'Wonder Beyond Belief', a captivating exploration of Christianity through the eyes of Navid Kermani, one of Germany's most significant writers and a Muslim. This BRAND NEW book delves into the profound world of Christian art, revealing a stunning narrative that intertwines emotions of sacrifice, lamentation, and divine love. Kermani approaches Christian art with genuine curiosity and appreciation, celebrating its irrational beauty and complex spirituality. Through immersive reflections on icons like Mary and figures such as St. Francis, he invites readers to perceive the richness of Christian art through an Islamic lens. As you explore the pages of this 336-page masterpiece, Kermani’s insights allow you to connect contemporary questions with timeless art, drawing parallels to the works of great masters like Botticelli, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt. This book is not only an art historical commentary but also a warmth-filled narrative that highlights the shared human experience. 'Wonder Beyond Belief' is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christianity, art, and cultural dialogue, making it an essential addition to your bookshelf. Don't miss your chance to own this enlightening piece today! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509538713
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 336


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What happens when one of Germany™s most important writers, himself a Muslim, immerses himself in the world of Christian art? In this book, Navid Kermani is awestruck by a religion full of sacrifice and lamentation, love and wonder, the irrational and the unfathomable, the deeply human and the divine “ a Christianity that today™s Christians rarely speak of so earnestly, boldly and enthusiastically. With the open-minded curiosity of a non-believer “ or rather a believer in another faith “ Kermani engages with Christian art in its great richness and diversity. The result is an enchanting reflection which reinvests in Christianity both its spectacular beauty and its terror. Kermani struggles with the cross, falls in love at the sight of Mary, experiences the Orthodox Mass and appreciates the greatness of St Francis. He teaches us to see the questions of our present-day lives in the pictures of old masters such as Botticelli, Caravaggio and Rembrandt “ not with lectures on art history or theology, but with an intelligent eye for the essential details and the underlying relations to seemingly remote worlds, to literature and to mystical Islam. Kermani™s poetic school of seeing draws us in as we are carried along by his unique perspective on Christianity, rekindling our interest in great art at the same time. We are captivated by his unique and brilliant Islamic reading of the West.