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The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty

by Martin Schleske

  • Hardback
  • 371 pages
  • Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Company
  • 14.8 x 21.9 x 2.8 cm

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For anyone with a passion for art or music

This beautiful book urges us to reflect on creation with new eyes

Accompanied by stunning photography

A fresh and stimulating look at creation, through the eyes of a master craftsman
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Christianity Today Book Award in Culture and the Arts (2021)

"In the final analysis, music is prayer cast into sound."

One of the greatest luthiers of our time reveals the secrets of his profession--and how each phase of handcrafting a violin can point us toward our calling, our true selves, and the overwhelming power and gentleness of God's love. Schleske explains that our world is flooded with metaphors, parables, and messages from God. But are we truly listening? Do we really see? Drawing upon Scripture, his life experiences, and his insights as a master violinmaker, Schleske challenges readers to understand the world, ourselves, and the Creator in fresh ways.

The message of this unique book is mirrored in sensitive photographs by Donata Wenders, whose work has appeared in prominent newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Esquire, as well as museums and galleries throughout the world.

  • Author

    Martin Schleske

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Eerdmans Publishing Company

  • Published

    April 2020

  • Weight

    795g

  • Page Count

    371

  • Dimensions

    14.8 x 21.9 x 2.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9780802876140

  • ISBN-10

    0802876145

  • Eden Code

    5088377

Translator’s Note

Preface: Creating Metaphors for Life

1. The Singing Tree: The Heart’s Search

2. The Tree’s Wisdom: The Beginning of Spiritual Strength

3. The Design: The Harmony of Opposites

4. Tone Colors: Beauty’s Vulnerability

5. The Arching and the Wood’s Grain: Belief as Reverence and Mercy

6. To Be an Instrument: The Beauty of our Calling

7. The Closed Sound: Belief in a Loving and Therefore Suffering God

8. Reworking the Violin: The Pain and Crisis of Faith

9. The Sculpture (I): The Meaning of Doubt

10. The Charisma of the Stradivarius: The Meaning of Grace

11. The Secret of the Violin’s Varnish: Reconciliation in the Diversity of Community

12. The Inner Fire: Living by the Holy Spirit

13. The Concert: From “Me” to “You”

14. The Sculpture (II): The Meaning of Beauty

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