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Books

The books listed below deal with the relationship between religion and the arts. The listing does not imply any recommendation unless stated otherwise. As usual Amazon is is a good source and Veritas may stock some of them.

The Mystical Imagination of Patrick Kavanagh: A Buttonhole in Heaven
Una Agnew, 1998, Columba Press.
An examination of spiritual and mystical themes in the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh.

The Joy of Music Ministry
John Michael Talbot, 2001, Resurrection Press
This renowned Catholic singer/composer reflects on his music ministry and music in general in the Church. Read review

Imagine
Steve Turner, 2001, IVP.
Subtitled "a vision for christians and the arts", this book, by U2 biographer and poet Turner covers most of the issues raised on this site, and is particularly authoritive on music.

No Earthly Estate
Tom Stack, 2002, Columba Press.
Subtitled "God and Patrick Kavanagh, this well received book looks at the religious themes in the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh.

The Gospel According to the Simpsons
Mark I. Pinsky, 2001, Westminster John Knox Press
"The spirit life of the world's most animated family"! A thorough review of the religious themes in the Simpsons. You might be surprised!
Spiritual Journeys
Various, 2003, Relevant Books.
Essays on the influence of faith on contemporary performers like Bob Dylan, Moby, Johnny Cash, Al Green and many others.
Faith and Film
Bryan P. Stone, Chalice Press, 2000.
A look at theolgical themes in cinema, taking the phrases of the Apostle's Creed as a way of structuring the paragraphs. Films discussed include The Mission, Romero, Star Wars, Babette's Feast and Dead Man Walking.