Sculpture In Worship

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

At times a piece of visual art opens possibilities for creating sermons or reflections on Scripture readings in worship. Sculpture is an art form that can lend itself to such proclamation or contemplation.

That art can enrich worship is freely acknowledged. To understand why art can enrich worship calls for a variety of approaches. Mine will be that of a sculptor who has dealt primarily with the story of Christ and his disciples. For over forty years my vocation has been the work of an...

 

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