Book details

  • Genre:religion
  • Sub-genre:Christianity / Orthodox
  • Language:English
  • Pages:444
  • Paperback ISBN:9798987630433

The Eternal Poet and the Cosmic Drama

How the Art of Story Reveals the Majesty of God

By Jonathan S. Jackson

Overview


The Eternal Poet and The Cosmic Drama is an exploration of how the Art of Story relates to the Person of Jesus Christ and the Salvation of the world. By drawing upon the nature of poetry throughout history, the substance and construction of story— from Aristotle's Poetics to Shakespearean Tragedy—the Prophets and Saints of Holy Scriptures, and Pagan Mythology and Philosophy, the author seeks to marvel at the Incarnation of Christ as the central reality of the Cosmic Drama, for all peoples and all ages. He is the Eternal Poet—the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
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Description


The Eternal Poet and The Cosmic Drama is an exploration of how the Art of Story relates to the Person of Jesus Christ and the Salvation of the world. By drawing upon the nature of poetry throughout history, the substance and construction of story— from Aristotle's Poetics to Shakespearean Tragedy—the Prophets and Saints of Holy Scriptures, and Pagan Mythology and Philosophy, the author seeks to marvel at the Incarnation of Christ as the central reality of the Cosmic Drama, for all peoples and all ages. He is the Eternal Poet—the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
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About The Author


Jonathan S. Jackson is a multi-dimensional artist: a poet, author, musician, actor, and filmmaker. His previous literary works include the theological prose, The Mystery of Art, which has been translated into Greek, Romanian and Russian, the Epic Poem, The Harrowing of Hell and a collection of 151 poems entitled, Anthology of Longing. In 2022, he was awarded the Distinction of Excellence by Royal Literary Magazine, for his "contribution to the understanding of authentic art, for literary works written with inspiration and talent, for highlighting the values of Eastern culture." Jonathan's life in the arts began at the age of eleven. Over the decades, his performances as an actor garnered him six EMMY Awards. After working in numerous feature films, he starred in the renowned television drama, Nashville. As a musician, he has written and recorded hundreds of songs and toured internationally with the Nashville Cast, and his band Enation. Jonathan is also the Associate Dean and Primary Lecturer at Theoria School of Filmmaking in Nashville, TN. Over the course of three decades, his journey as an artist and public speaker has taken him to many places around the world, including Ireland, Italy, Romania, Russia, France and Greece. He currently resides in Tennessee with his wife Elisa and their three children.
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