Word Made Fresh
Book • 2024
Word Made Fresh is an invitation to see poetry as useful, concrete, relational, enjoyable, and meaningful for the Church.
The book explores the point of poetry, how to read a poem, the significance of poetry in Scripture, and what church leaders can learn from the art of being apt.
It argues that poetry can enhance spiritual life and provide new perspectives on familiar religious texts and practices.
Van Engen presents poetry not as an esoteric pursuit but as a practical and accessible means of engaging with faith more deeply.
It encourages readers to appreciate poetry's ability to defamiliarize and enrich their understanding of Christian worship.
The book aims to make poetry accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
The book explores the point of poetry, how to read a poem, the significance of poetry in Scripture, and what church leaders can learn from the art of being apt.
It argues that poetry can enhance spiritual life and provide new perspectives on familiar religious texts and practices.
Van Engen presents poetry not as an esoteric pursuit but as a practical and accessible means of engaging with faith more deeply.
It encourages readers to appreciate poetry's ability to defamiliarize and enrich their understanding of Christian worship.
The book aims to make poetry accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
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Mentioned as Abram van Engen's latest book, which won the 2024 Christianity Today Award for Art and Poetry.
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