Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Jonathan Jackson explores the profound implications of human creativity in the image of God, along with the process of becoming an artist (of any sort) dedicated to practicing his or her art from the context of a deep relationship with God. The true Christian artist is not necessarily one who treats religious themes, but one who creates through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God. It will surprise some who know Jonathan Jackson only by his acting and his music that he is a man in whom the spirit of ancient Christianity dwells. He is a film star, yes, but also a mystic, a thinker, and a prophet. We should be thankful he brings all of himself to this vision of the artist inhabited by God. Stephen Mansfield, New York Times bestselling author --Stephen Mansfield With uncommon attention to the matter at hand our matter, our lives apprehended as an ongoing encounter with the Mystery of persons in the image of God Jonathan Jackson brings into harmony the wisdom of the Fathers and the insights of great artists, past and present. The result is a compelling articulation of how the very shaping of our lives is best understood as the most precious and most efficacious of arts. Scott Cairns, Author of Compass of Affection and Idiot Psalms --Scott Cairns I was inspired by The Mystery of Art. Jonathan Jackson s approach to the role of an artist is holistic and challenging. He portrays the artist as a coworker with God, fashioned in His image. Throughout the book, Jonathan encourages us not only to uplift the culture, but also suffer for its renewal, with humility and love. As an artist, I was moved to contemplate the prayerful nature of each moment of creation. Michael W. Smith, Singer/Songwriter --Michael W. Smith Jonathan Jackson began his career in Hollywood over twenty years ago on the soap opera General Hospital. His heart-wrenching performances helped win him five Emmy Awards. Jonathan has also performed in many feature films, including The Deep End of the Ocean, Tuck Everlasting, and Insomnia. His work has taken him to many places around the world, including Ireland, Italy, Romania, and Canada. Jonathan is currently one of the stars of the ABC primetime drama, Nashville, a show centered on the inner workings of the Nashville music scene. Jonathan plays Avery Barkley, an up-and-coming singer/songwriter trying to find his way in Music City. Along with acting, Jonathan is also the lead singer of the band Enation and the author of Book of Solace and Madness, which was published in 2012. Jonathan resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where he loves spending time with his wife, Elisa, and their three children.