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A Challenging Peace: In the Life and Stories of Jesus

A Challenging Peace: In the Life and Stories of Jesus - Paperback

by Cara B. Hochhalter
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Availability:In StockContributor:Cara B. HochhalterPublish date:2019-07-25Pages:102
Language:EnglishPublisher:Epigraph PublishingISBN-13:9781948796828ISBN-10:1948796821UPC:9781948796828Book Category:Art, ReligionBook Subcategory:Subjects & Themes, Biblical Meditations, Biblical CommentaryBook Topic:Religious, New TestamentSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.24 inchesWeight:0.3505Product ID:SCXXMWP4WY

A Challenging Peace: In the Life and Stories of Jesus

A Challenging Peace in the Life and Stories of Jesus offers a distinctive approach to Gospel study through the integration of visual art and theological reflection. This devotional book interprets 40 stories from the Gospels, each accompanied by original block print images created by author Cara B. Hochhalter.

What's Inside This Book

Each of the 40 Gospel stories includes three components: the Biblical text, an original block print illustration, and the author's personal reflections. These reflections connect the ancient narratives to contemporary challenges of peace-making and justice. The book bridges art, faith, and social consciousness, making it suitable for individual study, group discussion, or devotional practice.

Original Block Print Artwork

The block print images throughout the book are hand-created by the author, offering a visual interpretation of each Gospel story. The art-making process itself becomes a method of theological exploration, breaking into Biblical texts to reveal their relevance for modern readers. Each print adds a contemplative dimension to the accompanying scripture passage.

Who This Book Is For

This book serves readers who are curious about Jesus' teachings, seeking peace in their personal lives and communities, or interested in the intersection of art and spirituality. While rooted in Christian tradition, the author believes the stories contain universal truths that transcend denominational boundaries and can unite people in creating a more peaceful world.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Epigraph PublishingISBN-13:9781948796828ISBN-10:1948796821UPC:9781948796828Book Category:Art, ReligionBook Subcategory:Subjects & Themes, Biblical Meditations, Biblical CommentaryBook Topic:Religious, New TestamentSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.24 inchesWeight:0.3505Product ID:SCXXMWP4WY

The Rev. Cara B. Hochhalter is a retired United Church of Christ (UCC) minister with a Masters of Divinity from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, where she studied the intersections of art, theology, and justice. She states, "I find that the process of creating images becomes a means to break into Biblical texts and themes that are meaningful in today's world."

Cara served as minister for a church in Charlemont, Massachusetts for ten years. She now resides in Hyde Park, New York with her husband, Jeffrey. She enjoys gardening with native plants, making watercolor/graphite art of wildflowers, and participating in peace efforts. Cara and Jeffrey have one daughter, Anna, who is a landscape architect with an ecological focus.

Book Details

This paperback edition from Epigraph Publishing features 40 Gospel stories with accompanying block prints and reflections. The book serves as a devotional guide, Bible study resource, or spiritual growth companion for individuals and groups seeking to engage with New Testament narratives through both visual and written meditation.

Publisher: Epigraph Publishing

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Cara B. Hochhalter

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Cara B. Hochhalter

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