Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Audio Study: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith

by Russ Ramsey

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Rembrandt Is in the Audio Study include high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important points, and introduces additional sources. The end result is an engaging audio study focused on learning.

Did you know Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime, and that during the last three months of his life he completed an average of one painting every day?

Did you know that Michelangelo's David is covered in a dusting of human skin?

Did you know Caravaggio murdered several people while he was painting some of the most glorious paintings of Biblical scenes the world has ever known?

Rembrandt Is in the Audio Lectures is an invitation to discover some of the world's most celebrated artists and works, while presenting the Gospel of Christ in a way that speaks to the struggles and longings common to the human experience.

These lectures are part art history, part Biblical study, part philosophy, and part analysis of the human experience; but it's all story. These sessions traverse the chronological arc of art history in the West, from the Italian Renaissance on. Some artists are well known, others not as much. But together, the stories of their works raise important questions about humanity's hunger and capacity for glory, and all of them teach us to love and see beauty.

Genres: Audiobook

Audible Audio

Published July 28, 2022

About the author

Russ Ramsey and his wife and four children make their home in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church and the author of Struck: One Christian’s Reflections on Encountering Death (IVP, 2017), Behold the Lamb of God: An Advent Narrative, and Behold the King of Glory: A Narrative of the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is a graduate of Taylor University (1991) and Covenant Theological Seminary (MDiv, 2000; ThM, 2003). Follow Russ on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Reviews

[Taylor Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brief and casual lecture series on art appreciation from a biblical worldview. I was delighted that he covered Lilias Trotter alongside Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt. His perspective was inspirational for those who, like myself, know next to nothing about art to enjoy it and create to the glory of God. I’ll definitely read the book when I get the opportunity!

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing quick read! The author combines art masterpieces with theology while adding practical lessons that we can use in everyday life. After reading this book makes me want to go back to the National Gallery and look at the works of art a little differently. There were some amazing back stories of Van Gogh, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt and it truly makes you appreciate there masterpieces even more!

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

My library only had the audio study available, but I would love to revisit this one with my eyes.

[Cierra Grace Stoltzfus · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's like an inspirational podcast in such a piercingly beautiful way;