Art and the Bible is an interesting approach at looking at art in all of its forms. It also answers the question what is the place of art in the Christian life? Along with the question it tries to put a general perspective on art. The different types of art that are mentioned are writing, painting, poetry, drama and music. The question is answered by looking in the Bible and finding specific example regarding art in all of its forms. The general perspectives on art are looked at in eleven points. I will also critique this book and give my personal opinion. The first thing made clear in Art and the Bible is the Lordship of Christ regarding man. The Bible makes four things very clear: God made the whole man; in Christ the whole man is redeemed; Christ is the Lord of the whole Christina life; and when Christ comes back men will be raised from the dead and the whole man will have whole redemption. Under this framework is how art in the Christian life is understood. Art does have a place in Christian life, a Christian should use the arts to the Glory of Godnot just as a tract, but as things of beauty to the praise of God. Without the framework then art would be seen as ungodly.Many people think that the Bible has little to say about art. To be more specific some say that the Jews had no interest in the arts because of what the Ten Commandments say. This is believed only because the Bible is being misinterpreted. To read the Bible more clearly one would see that the Bible has much to say about art.There are many places in the Bible where we can find that God allots art, and where it is even commanded by God. Some people think that art is not allowed by God, but in actuality God does allow it he just doesnt allow the worship of it. To worship art is wrong, but to make it is not. Art was commanded by God to be in the Tabernacle. While Moses was on Sinai, God gave him specific instructions regarding the building of the tabernacle. And in thes...
