TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kidwell, Jeremy
TI  - The Theology of Craft and the Craft of Work
SN  - 9781472476517
U1  - CRFT 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - .
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Christian Theology
KW  - Craft & Making
KW  - Craft and Theology
KW  - Judaism Theology
KW  - Material culture
KW  - Religious subjects and art
N1  - An important reconceptualisation is taking place in the way people express creativity, work together, and engage in labour; particularly, suggests Kidwell, a surprising resurgence in recent years of manual and craft work. Noting the wide array of outlets that now market hand-made goods and the array of popular books which advocate ‘making’ as a basis for activism or personal improvement, this book seeks to understand how the micro-politics of craft work might offer insights for a broader theology of work. Why does it matter that we do work which is meaningful, excellent, and beautiful? Through a close reading of Christian scripture, The Theology of Craft and the Craft of Work examines the theology and ethics of work in light of original biblical exegesis. Kidwell presents a detailed exegetical study of temple construction accounts in the Hebrew bible and the New Testament. Illuminating a theological account of craft, and employing the ancient vision of ‘good work’ which is preserved in these biblical texts, Kidwell critically interrogates modern forms of industrial manufacture
ER  -