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Aesthetics in Recent History

Renewing Your Mind

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Art and Worship: A Historical Tension

This chapter examines the complex relationship between art and the Christian church from biblical times through the Reformation, highlighting its role in communicating with the illiterate and the debates surrounding its appropriateness in worship. It contrasts the differing views of Luther and Calvin on the use of art in worship, noting Luther's acceptance of artistic expression versus Calvin's caution against idolatry and worldly influences.

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