Bezalel: Redeeming a Renegade Creation

by Christ John Otto, Nancy Mari (Editor)

Among the many characters in the Biblical story, Bezalel is unique. His uniqueness is not only in the job he was called to do (creating the first portable worship center for God on earth), but also in his experience with God, his unique calling by God, and the characteristics attributed to him. Along with this, he is the forefather of some of the most important people in the Bible. Bezalel has been hidden, and he has been hidden because he was an artist. Why has Bezalel been overlooked? Why are so many artists overlooked? Maybe you have been hidden, overlooked, or passed over. Maybe you have had an amazing call by God to change the world. If that resonates with you, then read on; you may have a lot in common with Bezalel.

122 pages, Paperback

Published January 27, 2016

About the author

Christ (rhymes with "wrist") John Otto
is the founder of Belonging House, an international fellowshipof artists and creative people.
He is the author of many books
including the seminal work Bezalel:Redeeming a Renegade Creation; the first in-depth study of Bezalel in English.

Every Friday he sends an encouraging email to artists and creative people. You can find him at belonging.house, or at christjohnotto.substack.com

Reviews

[Corwin L Guilliams]

Loved book. Gave me a refreshed and encouraging perspective of God's chosens of ancient days..

A book that should empower you and give you a refreshed outlook on all that you probably knew already regarding your identity in Christ and the restoration of it.

It gives spiritual insights and speaks "contemporarily" to resonate more with a millennial demographic and/or younger. However, there is no limitations on Who the Lord wants to reach.

Ultimately, the Holy Spirit in you will be able to interpret TRUTHFULLY-whatever is God sent in this earth for your benefit and His glory.. and whatever is a lie.

My favorite part was probably the very last, and how the author interpreted a Scripture in Exodus 31. You will have to read to find out..

Have no fear, just read ... ;-)

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[Yazmín-Ríos Viva]

A Unique Book! One of a kind!

If your an artist -a painter, musician, singer, sculptor, dancer, writer, etc,- and are a son or daughter of God, you mustcread this book.
I have look for other books about Bezalel, but there are maybe one or two more, and none of them has the unction and revelation than this one.

[Dave Weiss]

Great little thought provoking book from Christ John Otto. Not sure I agree with a few of his conclusions, but this much I will say, if you're a creative in the church of Jesus Christ, you need to read this book. It will challenge and encourage you with the example the first spirit filled person recorded in Scripture, who happens to be the first human artist. (The first artist is God). This was a good read.

[Adeola Odunsi]

This for me was an education on just what God has called us to be. Stewards here on earth, whatever that looks like. Written for an artistic audience, I think anyone would benefit from developing this understanding, that we are put here to create and God loves to see us express what He’s imprinted in us, and we glorify Him as we do so