Wesley Vander Lugt – Georges Rouault – A Prophet in the Darkness

Who was artist Georges Rouault? In what sense was he a prophet in the darkness? Many consider Georges Rouault to be one of the most important painters of the last few centuries, yet both the secular world and the church have struggled to engage with his work which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith. Brent talks with Wesley Vander Lugt who is the editor of a new book with IVP America ‘A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rousault’. In this volume, a group of theologians, artists, and historians seek to bring Rouault out of the shadows.  Wesley is adjunct professor of theology and acting director of the Leighton Ford Initiative for Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte.  (1:10) Who was Rouault? (1:46) A prophet in the darkness; (5:00) Influences; (7:40) Beliefs about humanity; (9:15) Identification with the poor; (11:05) Bloy; (12:20) ‘The Miserere’; (14:00) The two world wars; (15:55) Relationship with the church; (22:10) The contributers. Links mentioned in this episode: www.wesleyvanderlugt.com /www.amazon.com/Prophet-Darkness-Exploring-Theology-Georges/dp/1514011050 /www.wikiart.org/en/georges-rouault Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.