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This book explores the revelation of God’s love in the mystery of the covenant, and shows how this potent theological concept has inspired artists through the ages to reflect on the nature of divine interaction with mankind.It traces the development of the covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people as given in the Hebrew Scriptures, and examines the Christian concept of the New Covenant, portrayed by Gospel writers and those of the early Church in the New Testament. Alongside this, the book matches a variety of artistic work in which these texts are made visible. The reference to over 300 works of art is a mere sample, and will inspire readers to research this hugely rich resource both for their own interest and for use in teaching about the Christian faith and its important Jewish roots. Learning in the contemporary world often lifts the emphasis from mere words to illustration, and this book shows clearly that, throughout history, the Christian world has sought to use art to aid understanding of biblical texts. Art continues to be used hand-in-hand with the Scriptures in present-day classrooms, as well as in group and individual study. This volume provides a basis for the exploration of God’s love in his covenantal relationship with the People of God, ancient and modern, and will serve to inspire an investigation of the huge range of artistic interpretation which is available through twenty-first century technology.

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"""Dr Letellier summarises particular themes within the various Biblical texts which is then accompanied by a consideration of the Christian imagery which responds to those texts. The doctor goes well beyond his OT studies, with coverage of the NT texts. He remains firm in accepting the whole of the biblical canonical text, so those unfamiliar with the Wisdom literature and deutero-canonical works will find the book helpful. As revision aids this reviewer thought the doctor's consideration of the Gospel of John and the difficult book of Revelation particularly helpful academically, quite apart from their introduction to the Christian art. The Biblical narrative is intended to add to a better appreciation of the art considered. As an artistic resource the book is invaluable.""Ian T. Rogers"

Dr Letellier summarises particular themes within the various Biblical texts which is then accompanied by a consideration of the Christian imagery which responds to those texts. The doctor goes well beyond his OT studies, with coverage of the NT texts. He remains firm in accepting the whole of the biblical canonical text, so those unfamiliar with the Wisdom literature and deutero-canonical works will find the book helpful. As revision aids this reviewer thought the doctor's consideration of the Gospel of John and the difficult book of Revelation particularly helpful academically, quite apart from their introduction to the Christian art. The Biblical narrative is intended to add to a better appreciation of the art considered. As an artistic resource the book is invaluable. Ian T. Rogers

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Robert Ignatius Letellier was educated in Grahamstown, Cambridge, Salzburg, Rome and Jerusalem. He is a member of Trinity College Cambridge, the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, and the Institute of Continuing Education at Madingley Hall, Cambridge. His has over 90 publications to his credit, including books and articles on the early and Romantic novel (particularly the Gothic novel and Sir Walter Scott), the Bible (the Abraham Cycle, the Covenant, homiletics), and European culture. He has specialised in the Romantic opera, especially the work of Giacomo Meyerbeer, and has written on Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, the opéra-comique, the operetta, Ludwig Minkus and nineteenth-century ballet. He has also worked as a consultant for the BBC, the Royal Opera House, Naxos International, and Marston Records. Janet Mary Mellor studied Modern Languages at Durham University, and has had a long career in secondary school teaching, as well as working in teacher training at Sheffield University and as Director of the Post-Graduate Teacher Training course at the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham. She has Master’s degrees in Education and in RE and Catechesis. She is currently working with the Archdiocese of Birmingham in school inspection and as a school governor. She has had a life-time interest in religious art which has developed through travel and research.

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