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Echoes of Eden: Reflections on Christianity, Literature, and the Arts by Jerram Barrs
informative
fast-paced
4.0
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One of the best parts of this book is how Barrs explains that Christians can enjoy art made by non-Christians. Just like we use things like cars or bridges made by non-believers, we can still appreciate good art, no matter who made it.
Barrs believes that all great art has “echoes of Eden,” reminding us of God’s creation, the world's brokenness, and the hope for redemption. He uses examples from books like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and The Chronicles of Narnia to show how even popular stories have these deeper themes.
As someone who loves being creative, reading, and thinking about faith, I was really happy with this book. At first, I was worried it might just tell Christians to avoid “worldly” art, but Barrs took a thoughtful approach. He talks about how creating art is important and how we can find God’s truth and hope in the stories we read, whether they're Christian or not.
My only complaint is that I wished Barrs had explored other forms of art more deeply, rather than focusing mostly on books. That said, this book is a great starting point for anyone who wants to think more about how their faith connects with art.
If you’re interested in how your Christian beliefs fit into enjoying or creating art, Echoes of Eden gives you a simple and helpful way to understand it. I recommend it!
One of the best parts of this book is how Barrs explains that Christians can enjoy art made by non-Christians. Just like we use things like cars or bridges made by non-believers, we can still appreciate good art, no matter who made it.
Barrs believes that all great art has “echoes of Eden,” reminding us of God’s creation, the world's brokenness, and the hope for redemption. He uses examples from books like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and The Chronicles of Narnia to show how even popular stories have these deeper themes.
As someone who loves being creative, reading, and thinking about faith, I was really happy with this book. At first, I was worried it might just tell Christians to avoid “worldly” art, but Barrs took a thoughtful approach. He talks about how creating art is important and how we can find God’s truth and hope in the stories we read, whether they're Christian or not.
My only complaint is that I wished Barrs had explored other forms of art more deeply, rather than focusing mostly on books. That said, this book is a great starting point for anyone who wants to think more about how their faith connects with art.
If you’re interested in how your Christian beliefs fit into enjoying or creating art, Echoes of Eden gives you a simple and helpful way to understand it. I recommend it!