Art is in the Bible
In his argumentation that Christian life and Christianity are not to be only looked at as a way to serve a straightforward purpose with little to no weight on art and beauty, the writer provides examples of art and beauty straight from the bible. One such example are the biblical passages about the temple which was ordered to be esthetically furnished and covered with precious stones for the sole purpose of beauty.
The change of language
In his perspective about the adaptation to the change of times the author uses the example of the change of language. Despite one learning a language in a style that is considered a trait of education, like Shakespearean English, it doesn’t mean that one must insist on using it constantly, without consideration of the audience or context. The author insists that Christianity shouldn’t be looked upon similarly.
A work of art is valuable by solely being a work of art
The author insists on separating art from the idea that one must search for a purpose, a value and intellectual content in it. The value of art is in it being a work of art, just like the tabernacle and temple in the Bible were furnished for the purpose of beauty.
The idea of creativity
Just like most things, the idea of creativity isn’t black or white. The author argues the importance and positivity of creativity for Christian life, as creation is the essence of Christianity, but he also notes that not everything that comes from man’s creativity is necessarily a good thing.
A criticism of the critics
The author turns his attention to the contemporary artist while talking about the importance of art in Christianity. He gives a criticism of the critics who can make or break the artist. They are critics of the passing moments, and the author comments on the easiness of being a critic and not take the artist’s art seriously, detached from the artist’s purpose of the art.
