Expressions of Faith

by Greg Olsen

Book Overview

Paintings accompany poems about the life of Jesus, the gospel message, and Christian life by William Cowper, George Herbert, Christina Rossetti, and other poets. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801011868
• ISBN13: 9780801011863
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Finding Peace in Christ

Probably nothing or no one else has ever been the subject of more artwork or literature than Jesus of Nazareth. And if you look through this book you'll understand why. The amazing artwork and beautiful poetry and prose contained in these pages will do nothing less than uplift and inspire. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone, Christian or not. It truly captures the gentle meekness and unfathomable love of the Savior in a Spirit of genuine devotion.

A truly beautiful book in all the important ways.

Greg Olsen is my favorite current artist of Christ. His exquisite paintings offer a picture of Christ which embodies both his mortal/human side and his immortal being. This particular book was a much appreciated gift. Olsen uses the warm colors of the palette to bring a sense of peace and concern, that emanates from the person we see in the pictures of Christ and the time period in which he lived. Of course, none of us can know what He truly looked like, but the readings and poems present in this book illustrate the compassionate Person he was, and that we all should try to be.These are the books that I leave out for others to see. These are the books I look through to find guidance and peace when the daily happenings of life get me down. The art and the writings remind me of what is truly important...the service and the love that we give to others.I hope to see more of Olsen's work in the future.Karen Sadler

The Heart, Mind, and the Eye

Greg Olsen has a talent that seems to cross the bridges of time. In his book "Expressions of Faith" readers may feel that they are actually living during the time of Christ. His paintings have the ability to pull you into the scene, and you feel that pehaps it is you who the Savior is reaching out to save.Greg Olsen, has chosen some excellent poetry and has written some beautiful prose which complements his art. In my opinion, poetry is the art work of the mind, and art work is the poerty of the eye. Prose, is the heart that describes what the mind and the eye see. That is the secret of this book; it appeals to the heart, mind, and the eye.M.D. Cummings

Good for what ails

Christian worship is a difficult thing to describe. But it must look an awful lot like this book. Buy it. Actually, buy two. If you enjoy communion with the Lord, you'll probably wear one out.

The art is indescribable.

This is truly one of the most beautiful books I have seen in a long time. It would make a wonderful gift - one that should be out on a coffee table for all to see!