It Was Good: Performing Arts to the Glory of God

by Ned Bustard (editor)

It Was Good rightly encourages the reader to see their art from a biblical, Christ-centered perspective. It provides, not one, but a range of scriptural rationales for the creative―a compass and series of maps to steer by that's anchored in biblical thinking. It provides numerous perspectives to help the believer stand firm and grow spiritually in the creative performance industries. You won't agree with every word―in fact the book is brave to be willing to contradict itself on occasion―but every essay will require contemplation and an active response from the believer. I believe It Was Performing Arts to the Glory of God is a must-read for every performing arts creative who wants to root their career and creative journey in their faith. Unlike other books I've read on the subject, this one is very accessible and meaty. You will come away satisfied by the contemplations and personal experiences that this book has to offer.

224 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2018

About the author

I have written a number of books including Revealed: A Storybook Bible for Grown-Ups, History of Art: Creation through Contemporary, the Legends & Leagues geography series, and Squalls Before War: His Majesty’s Schooner Sultana. I am the owner of World’s End Images. I am on the board of ASCHA and on staff with CIVA. In my spare time I am the creative director for Square Halo Books, for whom I edited the book It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God and Bigger on the Inside: Christianity and Doctor Who. I recently illustrated the Saint Valentine the Kindhearted for IVP Kids. Find me on Amazon and buy all my books through Hearts & Minds Bookstore.