The Modern Saints
Portraits and Reflections on the Saints
$63.26
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
3 January 2024
Summary
The saints were the original social justice advocates. This stunning collection of contemporary portraits celebrates their diversity and spiritual depth as never before, accompanied by thoughtful reflections from bestselling and influential writers.
Over the centuries, the rich diversity and relevance of the saints has been whitewashed, their images portrayed as expressionless, and the lessons of their lives watered down. But artist, writer, and modern iconographer Gracie Morbitzer is…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593444443 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593444442 |
| Author: | Gracie Morbitzer, Marcie Alvis Walker, Fr. James Martin, Tsh Oxenreider, Christena Cleveland |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 3 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 930g |
| Dimensions: | 239mm x 164mm x 27mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“I’ve had several of Gracie Morbitzer’s icons hanging in my writing room over the years. Her work to reclaim the saints of our stories as the diverse prophets and holy ancestors they always were has sparked new conversations, old rememberings, and paths of flourishing for so many of us. This book is profound, insightful, and beautifully disruptive.”—Sarah Bessey, author of the New York Times bestsellers A Rhythm of Prayer and Jesus Feminist
About The Author
Gracie Morbitzer
Gracie Morbitzer is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design. In addition to writing and creating various pieces of art, Gracie regularly speaks at universities, conferences, and workshops.
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