Michael Bird Knihy

Tak trochu jiná encyklopedie dějin umění Kdo ti nejlépe představí umělecké dílo? Muzeum? Tam je to samé nesahej, nesmíš a pozorně čti popisky. Když se ale do vylíčení vzniku těch nejlepších kousků z historie umění pustí samotní tvůrci, modelové, obrazy, sochy… Vyprav se na vzrušující cestu po stopách umění! Projdi se po pravěké jeskyni. Seznam se s půvabnou královnou Nefertiti. Nebo si třeba pohlaď hranostaje z obrazu Leonarda da Vinciho či oslav narozeniny s Marcem Chagallem.

Dopisy umělců: Od Leonarda da Vinciho po Davida Hockneyho Sto pečlivě vybraných osobních dopisů přináší čtenáři jedinečný pohled na život nejznámějších světových uměleckých osobností. Spisovatel a historik umění Michael Bird vše tematicky uspořádal, a tak máme jedinečnou možnost nahlédnout do soukromí a nejtajnějších zákoutí duše těchto často velmi rozporuplných umělců. Můžeme si přečíst jejich úvahy o lásce či štěstí, zjistit, jaký byl jejich každodenní život, jejich názory na nejrůznější témata, ponořit se spolu s nimi na stránkách jejich dopisů do tvůrčího procesu při zrodu mnoha dnes světoznámých děl.

This commentary, written by two leading Pauline scholars, showcases integration of multiple methods as well as reflections on the reception of Philippians and its meaning for today. It introduces the most compelling scholarship on the interpretation of Philippians to both an academic and non- academic audience.

Focusing on gospel-centered theology, this second edition emphasizes the importance of the gospel as the core of Christian doctrine. It explores how evangelical theology integrates the good news into various theological doctrines, shaping the ways believers think, pray, preach, teach, and minister. The book aims to provide an accessible and balanced approach to understanding and applying these theological principles in everyday life.

The book delves into the historical self-perception of Jesus, focusing on his messianic identity. Michael Bird rigorously critiques prevailing scholarly arguments that deny Jesus's self-understanding as the Messiah. By analyzing Jesus's spoken words and actions during his ministry, Bird constructs a compelling case that illustrates Jesus's awareness of contemporary messianic expectations. He presents a nuanced view of Jesus as an informed Judean who engaged with and fulfilled the role of God's end-time agent, offering a fresh perspective on this pivotal aspect of Christian theology.

St Ives is unique - no other small seaside town has been host to such a roll- call of major artists. Michael Bird's ground breaking study lifts 'St Ives' out of its niche and explores the many - often unexpected - connections between St Ives artists and wider currents in 20th-century British culture and society.

Focusing on the essence of evangelical faith, the book argues that the gospel serves as its core, rather than traditional doctrines like justification by faith. Michael F. Bird emphasizes the importance of gospelizing, which involves actively performing and embodying the gospel within the Christian experience. This approach presents a fresh perspective on evangelical theology, inviting readers to engage with their faith in a dynamic and practical manner.

Discover answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible. Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible is a short and readable introduction that explains how the Bible came to be, how to interpret the Bible, and how the Bible is authoritative.

Surveys the history of art and artists in Cornwall.

Studio Voices explores the multi-layered experiences of modern and contemporary British artists in their own words, drawing on the author's original research in the Artists' Lives audio archive at the British Library. Michael Bird's fascinating oral history of the lives and working practices of artists over the last century, extracted from the huge and growing archive of artists' interviews recorded since 1990, allows us to eavesdrop on artists' life-story conversations, which range through creative practice and professional achievements, childhood memories, family life, relationships, and unexpected, incidental epiphanies of self-awareness. The Artists' Lives project was established in 1990 as part of National Life Stories, the UK's national oral history archive, which is based at the British Library.