Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty by Martin Schleske (2020, Hardcover)

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PublisherEerdmans Publishing Company, William B.

ISBN-100802876145

ISBN-139780802876140

eBay Product ID (ePID)24038787162

Product Key Features

Book TitleSound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty

Number of Pages371 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSpirituality, Musical Instruments / Strings, Christianity / Literature & the Arts

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, Religion

AuthorMartin Schleske

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight28 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2019-047955

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsPublishers Weekly "Thoughtful Christians will find this insightful work packed with logical and potentially paradigm-shifting arguments." "Reading Martin is not an exercise; it is an encounter and experience. May each reader or listener who slows to 'hear' this work of art through its hallowed depths discover anew the 'singer' within their own heart." -- William Paul Young author of The Shack "Drawing on diverse sources--trees, mountain hikes, musical instruments, artwork--a violinmaker weaves a tapestry of beauty and spiritual wisdom. Rarely have I read such a fresh and stimulating work." -- Philip Yancey author of The Jesus I Never Knew "Reading these richly evocative reflections, I found myself again and again 'surprised by joy.' And gratitude. I was reminded that when people live into their callings deeply and faithfully, they become beacons: they remind us what happens when one says yes to the Spirit's invitation daily and faithfully. Stories from Schleske's work as a violinmaker, his knowledge of trees and music and even varnish, become heart-opening parables, not by preachment, but by the loving particularity with which he pays attention to the work he was given." -- Marilyn McEntyre author of When Poets Pray "I have never seen someone so passionately and comprehensively express the relationship between calling and faith. Page by page, Schleske offers lessons along his violinmaking journey that are sure to inspire his readers. His book compels me to join him as a friend and fellow traveler, walking in the woods with him as he shares his beautiful insights. Schleske is the teacher. I am the student. And in the end, I find in the book a sense of hopefulness about the world in which we journey." -- Tony Payne Wheaton College

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Translator's Note Preface: Creating Metaphors for Life 1. The Singing Tree: The Heart's Search 2. The Tree's Wisdom: The Beginning of Spiritual Strength 3. The Design: The Harmony of Opposites 4. Tone Colors: Beauty's Vulnerability 5. The Arching and the Wood's Grain: Belief as Reverence and Mercy 6. To Be an Instrument: The Beauty of our Calling 7. The Closed Sound: Belief in a Loving and Therefore Suffering God 8. Reworking the Violin: The Pain and Crisis of Faith 9. The Sculpture (I): The Meaning of Doubt 10. The Charisma of the Stradivarius: The Meaning of Grace 11. The Secret of the Violin's Varnish: Reconciliation in the Diversity of Community 12. The Inner Fire: Living by the Holy Spirit 13. The Concert: From "Me" to "You" 14. The Sculpture (II): The Meaning of Beauty Conclusion: A New Beginning

SynopsisAre the sounds and signposts that direct us towards the meaning of life hidden? 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. Martin Schleske explains that our world is flooded with metaphors, parables, and messages from God. But are we truly listening? Do we really see? Using his life experiences, his insights as a master violin maker, and Scripture, Schleske challenges readers to understand the world, ourselves, and the Creator in fresh ways. When we are able to express the inexpressible, the unheard aspects of life, we become like a well-tuned instrument. As Schleske says, "In the final analysis, music is prayer cast into sound." The message of this unique book is mirrored in the sensitive photographs by Donata Wenders, an internationally recognized photographer from Berlin., Are the sounds and signposts that direct us towards the meaning of life hidden? 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. Martin Schleske explains that our world is flooded with metaphors, parables, and messages from God. But are we truly listening? Do we really see? Using his life experiences, his insights as a master violin maker, and Scripture, Schleske challenges readers to understand the world, ourselves, and the Creator in fresh ways. When we are able to express the inexpressible, the unheard aspects of life, we become like a well-tuned instrument. As Schleske says, "In the final analysis, music is prayer cast into sound." The message of this unique book is mirrored in the sensitive photographs by Donata Wenders, an internationally recognized photographer from Berlin. Table of Contents Translator's Note Preface: Creating Metaphors for Life 1. The Singing Tree: The Heart's Search 2. The Tree's Wisdom: The Beginning of Spiritual Strength 3. The Design: The Harmony of Opposites 4. Tone Colors: Beauty's Vulnerability 5. The Arching and the Wood's Grain: Belief as Reverence and Mercy 6. To Be an Instrument: The Beauty of our Calling 7. The Closed Sound: Belief in a Loving and Therefore Suffering God 8. Reworking the Violin: The Pain and Crisis of Faith 9. The Sculpture (I): The Meaning of Doubt 10. The Charisma of the Stradivarius: The Meaning of Grace 11. The Secret of the Violin's Varnish: Reconciliation in the Diversity of Community 12. The Inner Fire: Living by the Holy Spirit 13. The Concert: From "Me" to "You" 14. The Sculpture (II): The Meaning of Beauty Conclusion: A New Beginning, 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.

LC Classification NumberML424.S35A3 2020

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