The Ministry of Vincent Van Gogh in Religion and Art

Synopsis: The Ministry of Vincent Van Gogh in Religion and Art surveys the historical venues where Van Goghs life and work unfolded--Aldersgate England Amsterdam Au Borinage Antwerp Asnieres-sur-Seine Arles Auvers-sur-Oise--culminating in an assessment of his legacy. Arguing that he is a painter-evangelist a man of authentic religious calling it demonstrates a novel thesis that theological spirituality is the genius of both his religious ministry and his art. Endorsements: One hopes readers will find or even join the figurative spiritual journey on which this book thrives. --Martin Marty Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus University of Chicago It has been a pleasure to watch this wonderful work on Van Gogh unfold. --Cliff Edwards author of Van Gogh and God The Shoes of Van Gogh and Mystery of the Night Cafe Author Biography: Ken Vaux is Emeritus Professor of Theology at Garrett Seminary and the Graduate Faculty of Northwestern University. The research was accomplished while a guest scholar at Cambridge University The Protestant Faculty of the Sorbonne Paris and Van Gogh centers in Antwerp and Amsterdam.