{"product_id":"vincent-van-gogh-and-the-good-samaritan-the-wounded-painters-journey","title":"Vincent van Gogh and The Good Samaritan: The Wounded Painter's Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn his book, \"The Good Samaritan: A Meditation on the Painting and the Parable,\" Henry Martin explores van Gogh's painting \"The Good Samaritan\" and the parable of Jesus, offering insights and questions for reflection on themes and challenges related to our lives and the world today. Martin also provides a personal study of van Gogh and his struggles, bringing an artist's perspective to the understanding of the painter and the parable. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Darton,Longman \u0026amp; Todd Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating book, Henry Martin invites us to delve into the intricate details of van Gogh's renowned painting, 'The Good Samaritan,' and the famous parable recounted by Jesus of Nazareth. He prompts us to contemplate the profound lessons we can glean from meditating on the imagery and the diverse characters portrayed. Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter facilitate our connection between the themes and challenges of the parable and our own lives and the contemporary world we inhabit. Moreover, this book serves as an engaging and personal exploration of van Gogh's life, shedding light on the tragic genius that shaped his artistic journey and the struggles he endured, which undoubtedly influenced both his artistic process and his spiritual essence. Martin's expertise as an artist himself adds a unique dimension to our understanding of van Gogh and the parable, as he has translated numerous letters from the painter and brings a fresh perspective to our interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 x 216 x 17 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913657345                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Martin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095892553978,"sku":"9781913657345","price":12.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/08a55481c5d7c945405b15c6e37c5a5c.jpg?v=1639979358","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/vincent-van-gogh-and-the-good-samaritan-the-wounded-painters-journey","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}