This is an “introduction” to our introduction on Jack Baumgartner’s painting, which is titled “His Eyes Are Like a Fiery Flame” (2024). Thus, we begin to talk about the book of Revelation. Some themes that surface are active sight vs. passive sight, the healing properties of art, and creativity as spiritual warfare. Take a look at the chapter headings below to see the ground we cover.
Many thanks to Jack for playing the banjo for us at the beginning!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction (with some Banjo) and Setting the Scene 03:16 The Role of Art in Theology 06:29 The Relationship Between Sight and Understanding 09:21 Exploring Revelation Through Art 12:24 The Artist's Perspective on Scripture 15:15 The Challenge of Interpreting Revelation 18:15 The Importance of Community in Art and Theology 21:12 The Medium of Art and Its Impact 24:10 Active vs. Passive Sight 27:14 The Transformative Power of Art 30:15 Discipline in Art and Perception 40:50 The Language of Art and Communication 43:19 Art Appreciation: Understanding Perspectives 47:43 Healing Properties of Art 50:43 The Role of Belief in Art and Healing 54:19 Creativity as Spiritual Warfare 01:02:26 Defining Spiritual Warfare and Creativity 01:11:33 Creativity: A Way of Living and Seeing
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