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This lovely book pairs full-color reproductions of some of Rembrandt's most powerful religious paintings with finely crafted poems reflecting on them, prompting readers in turn to ponder the spiritual themes behind the Dutch master's famous artworks. "Drawn to the Light" offers a fresh way of viewing this selection of Rembrandt's familiar masterpieces as well as the religious characters and events that inspired them. The book features eighteen of Rembrandt's paintings, each accompanied by an original poem that mines the religious and artistic expressions of the painting. In addition to their stirring beauty, Rembrandt's artworks perceptively capture the poignancy and power of otherwise familiar stories from the Bible. Whether his subject was Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, Moses' destruction of the tablets, David's reconciliation with Absalom, or Jesus' encounters with the woman at the well and with the disciples at Emmaus, Rembrandt strove to render a particular moment of decision, confrontation, or awakening. Marilyn Chandler McEntyre, a gifted poet and art viewer, further enhances this facet of Rembrandt's work by focusing on its interpretive, evocative, and devotional dimensions. Some of her poems take readers imaginatively into what might have been the painter's process of reflection. Others turn our attention toward the actual moment Rembrandt was striving to represent, asking what it must have been like for those who experienced encounters with the divine and what their legacy might mean for us today.

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No more profound and intimate expression of America's spiritual life can be found than the work of its poets. From Anne Bradstreet to the Beats, from Native American chant and Shaker hymnody to Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, religion and spirituality have always been central to American poetry. In this unique anthology, world-renowned scholar Harold Bloom weaves a tapestry from the many strands of American religious experience and practice: the searching meditations of Puritan pioneers, the evangelical fervor of the Great Awakenings, the mystical currents of Transcendentalism, the diverse influences of the world religions that have taken root in modern America. Spanning four centuries and more than 200 poets, American Religious Poems is a bountiful and moving gathering of voices that offers countless moments of inspiration, solace, meditation, and transcendence. The poems in this unprecedented volume are a lasting testimony to the American spirit and its unremitting quest for ultimate truth and meaning. This deluxe collector's edition features: - an introduction by Harold Bloom - a reader's guide to significant topics and themes in the poems - Smyth-sewn binding and flexible, leatherette covers - and a ribbon page-marker

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• ISBN13: 9781931082747
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Let Go, Let God religious motivational poem Art POSTER - 13x19

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• decorate your walls with this brand new poster
• ships quickly and safely in a sturdy protective tube
• high quality full color poster with white border
• measures 13.00 by 19.00 inches

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Inspirational Treasures From The Ed Sullivan Show: Live Religious TV Performances Of Christian Songs, Poems, & Bible Readings : Elvis Presley- Peace In The Valley, Sergio Franchi- The Lord's Prayer, Mahalia Jackson - Old Time Religion, Archdiocean Choir - Soon I Will Be Done, Louis Armstrong - When The Saints Go Marching In, Shirley Verrett - Oh Glory, Wink Martindale - Deck Of Cards, Steve Sanders & his father - Close To Thee & Inside The Gate, Woodstock Jesuit Singers - Hallelujah & Is The World Still As Fine?, Young Saints - Oh Happy Day, Mahalia Jackson - I Found The Answer, Kate Smith - The Lord's Prayer, Betty Johnson & The Johnson Family - Come To The Garden Alone & Christ The Lord Has Risen Today, Patti Page - Reciting: Happy Birthday Little Jesus, Charlton Heston - A Bible Reading. BONUS: Ed Sullivan reads The Stranger a poem about Jesus, Charles Laughton reads from the Bible. Audio: English Dolby 5.1, Full Frame, DVD 5 single layer, Color & Black & White,69 minutes.

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• Live Religious TV Performances Of Christian Songs, Poems, & Bible Readings
• Elvis Presley- Peace In The Valley
• Louis Armstrong - When The Saints Go Marching In
• Mahalia Jackson - I Found The Answer, Old Time Religion
• Kate Smith - The Lord's Prayer

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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The Footprints etched on this beautiful piece come from the poem "Footprints". This inspirational poem gives faith and reassurance when things look grim. When times are hard, keep this piece of jewelry close to you for inspiration!This hand-crafted high quality stainless steel polished hand painted enamel piece conveys a beautiful message that makes a touching gift to a friend or loved one. Hypo allergenic! Adjustable - one size fits all!

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Conceived as a convenience to those readers concerned with doubt and faith, Denise Levertov's 34 selected poems originally were published in seven separate volumes. The earliest dates from 1978, and the group together more or less traces Levertov's slow movement from agnosticism to Christian faith.

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.