Description
Christianity Today Book Award in Culture and the Arts (2021)
"In the final analysis, music is prayer cast into sound."One of the greatest luthiers of our time reveals the secrets of his profession--and how each phase of handcrafting a violin can point us toward our calling, our true selves, and the overwhelming power and gentleness of God's love. Schleske explains that our world is flooded with metaphors, parables, and messages from God. But are we truly listening? Do we really see? Drawing upon Scripture, his life experiences, and his insights as a master violinmaker, Schleske challenges readers to understand the world, ourselves, and the Creator in fresh ways.
The message of this unique book is mirrored in sensitive photographs by Donata Wenders, whose work has appeared in prominent newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Esquire, as well as museums and galleries throughout the world.
Author: Martin Schleske
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 04/14/2020
Pages: 371
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780802876140
ISBN10: 0802876145
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Literature & the Arts
- Religion | Spirituality
- Music | Musical Instruments | Strings
About the Author
Martin Schleske, a best-selling German author, is renowned not only for his writing but also for his innovative and skillful work as a violinmaker. His violins, violas, and celli bring the musician and instrument together, creating unimaginable depth in music making. Just as Schleske's instruments open up a world of beauty for the musician, so do his books and articles open up the beauty of creation and God's heart to the reader.