Description
About the Author
is an artist, writer and spiritual director. He has written and illustrated several the acclaimed books for DLT. He has worked as an ordained Anglican minister in Dagenham, Salford, and, more recently, for seven years as the Managing Chaplain at HMP Manchester (Strangeways). He currently lives in France, with his husband and their two dogs, Hugo and Hera.
Reviews
'Beautifully structured and filled with insights from an author who is both a priest and a painter, Henry's compelling enthusiasm both for Jesus' parable and van Gogh's painting, has produced a book bursting with insights into art, God and life.' -- Revd Professor Maggi Dawn
'Oh, this is good. Being cynical about the 'art history' approach to spirituality I did not really expect Van Gogh's painting of the Good Samaritan to shed much light on the parable, but I was wrong. This is fresh, instructive, wise and inspiring - and the command to 'go and do likewise' is expounded with bracing honesty and a challenging sting in the tail. Highly recommended for personal or group reading.' -- The Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John
'With tremendous tenderness, meticulous detail and hard-won insight into the human condition, Henry Martin lovingly paints Vincent van Gogh painting the Good Samaritan. By the end of this life-changing book, it as if Christ were the artist, we his subject, our world his irresistible canvas, our darkest shadows bathed in radiant cheering yellow.' -- Rt Revd David Wilbourne
Book Information
ISBN 9781913657345
Author Henry Martin
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
Publisher Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd