Windows to Heaven

Contents:

  • DORMITION OF THE VIRGIN MARY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
  • St Croix Catholic Iconographers Guild - Windows to Heaven
  • Windows to Heaven: Introducing Icons to Protestants and Catholics
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    • The work doesn't follow the usual post-Soviet standards in writing also "Kiev" instead of the preferred "Kyiv", and the typesetting leaves much to be desired.

    Nov 14, C. Michael rated it liked it. A brief introduction to both the theology of icons and some of the most important individual icons in Christian history.

    DORMITION OF THE VIRGIN MARY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

    To counter the iconoclasts, the iconodules defenders of icons argued that icons were not worshipped, but venerated, and that veneration was not idolatry. Carol rated it it was ok Apr 25, Paul rated it liked it Jan 13, Home 5 Bedroom Cabins Window to Heaven. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It skillfully weaves theology, history, and liturgy into a discussion of the development and use of icons that is accessible to all Christians. This is a book that speaks to the mind and to the heart well.

    A significant part of the book is taken up by personal reflections and experiences, which will make it more accessible to some readers. References point the way to additional readings for those who want more in-depth treatment of the theological issues involved.

    St Croix Catholic Iconographers Guild - Windows to Heaven

    The included color reproductions of icons are helpful, though it's hard to appreciate the detail in some. Irenic rat A brief introduction to both the theology of icons and some of the most important individual icons in Christian history.

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    Irenic rather than polemical in tone when addressing readers, the book does point out the shameful disputes over icons from past Christian history. Sep 14, Nathanael Booth rated it liked it. Really, less about introducing icons than about introducing the Eastern Orthodox brand of Christianity, this book talks about the importance of image, of material reality, in light of the incarnation of Christ.

    The handling of the icons is interesting—though icons are purportedly timeless, the authors carefully place each icon in its historical setting, illuminating Really, less about introducing icons than about introducing the Eastern Orthodox brand of Christianity, this book talks about the importance of image, of material reality, in light of the incarnation of Christ.

    Windows to Heaven: Introducing Icons to Protestants and Catholics

    The handling of the icons is interesting—though icons are purportedly timeless, the authors carefully place each icon in its historical setting, illuminating how they are informed by or inform the development of Christianity in the region from which they emerge. I look forward to reading more about Orthodox Christianity.

    Jan 19, C. Excellent introduction to 5 icons--their theology and aesthetic. This is a book that speaks to the mind and to the heart well.

    Introducing Icons to Protestants and Catholics

    Nov 27, Lee rated it really liked it. Not having any theology courses in my background I found this book very educational. It gave me a new appreciation for the history of icons and why they are venerated.

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