The Beauty of the Incarnation, the Importance of Art in Christianity.
In the last few days, we may all have come across the tragic news that one of England’s historic cathedrals may close down . Unfortunately, this is perhaps a reflection of a wider world in which beauty is not always given the recognition it deserves as one of the principal expressions of human civilization. Our cultural heritage is ultimately what defines who we are and where we come from, reminding us that, as human beings, we are capable of more than simply eating or sleeping. Through the centuries, Anglicanism developed its own identity and a unique vision of beauty that defines not only our aesthetics but also how we pray. This goes back to the very origins of the Christian Church. There is considerable scope for Christian art to have an even more visible place in the Church's preaching and in the formation of those entrusted with teaching within the Church. The Church has its own artistic language, and it deserves to be understood. Art is the face of the ever-revealing God, on...
