WHAT IS BEAUTY? AN INTRODUCTION TO ART AND AESTHETICS
June 9, 2026 RELIGION / Philosophy 978-1-5140-0236-0, 232 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $29.99
Philosophy Beauty Reflects God’s Character
This volume of the Questions in Christian Philosophy Series offers one of the only inviting and accessible introductions to the basic questions surrounding aesthetics and philosophy of art without sacrificing academic rigor. Written by Dennis Bray with clarity and accessibility, What Is Beauty? offers students and educators a thought-provoking exploration of key themes in the philosophy of art. What you’ll find in What Is Beauty? : • an introductory-level textbook perfect for undergraduates or anyone new to aesthetics and Christian philosophy; • examination centered around three major questions: How is God beautiful? What is art? Who is the artist?; • additional resources for readers who want to go deeper into aesthetics and philosophy; and • tools to evaluate and cultivate your aesthetic taste from a Christian perspective.
The Questions in Christian Philosophy Series features introductory textbooks that offer students a Christian perspective on the various branches of philosophy, enabling them as they seek to understand all facets of life including existence, knowledge, ethics, art, and more.
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Dennis Bray (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a philosophical theologian who integrates insights from philosophy, biblical and systematic theology, history, and the empirical sciences. He is assistant professor of theology at Taylor University.
“Drawing on biblical theology, philosophy, and real-life examples Bray invites readers not only to appreciate beauty but to shape a beautiful life. This volume is accessible and illuminating, and for many readers, liberating.” Justin Ariel Bailey, dean of chapel and professor of theology at Dordt University and author of Discipling the Diseased Imagination
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