Holiness and the Feminine Spirit: The Art of Janet Mckenzie

by Susan Perry (Editor), Janet McKenzie

This work explores how holiness can empower women and how empowered women work to bring about the reign of God. The paintings of Janet McKenzie and the accompanying reflections follow the life of Jesus through the women who gave him birth and carried his message to the world.

Genres: Spirituality, Art

146 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that this book could be a jumping point for discussion even if you hadn't read the stories in that we could interpret the paintings and still be able to talk about images. Many of the images look similar. I might have liked to see other artists' interpretation as opposed to just one painter.

[Margaret R · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art work in this book is spectacular. The reflections are moving.

[Kathryn Pritchett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, provocative religious (Christian) art with thoughtful essays. Enjoyed this very much.

[Sharolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Janet McKenzies art and this is a great little compilation. Have been craving some more weighty feminist reflections and this gave me some great pondering material. Particularly enjoyed Mary E Haddad's reflections on the 'Annunciation'. Am sure I will come back to this book for reference and inspiration at different times and seasons. Not something you read from start to finish in one setting. A reading per day/week could be a good little quiet time inspiration.

[Jane]

Inter-library loan
Good time to read/look at this. I saw lots of Madonna and Child paintings in DC. It was kind of on my mind.
And I like the ones of Saints too as well as the stories. But one of my favorite books as a kid was "Sixty Saints for Girls".