Visible Image of the Invisible God: A Guide to Russian and Byzantine Icons by De

Description: Visible Image of the Invisible God by Dennis J. Sardella Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An inspiring introduction to the Orthodox world of icons by Dennis J. Sardella. Visible Image of the Invisible God will instill in you a deeper appreciation of the spiritual significance of these beautiful works, known as "the beating heart of the Christian East." Publisher Description A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to Russian icons Religious icons have been at the spiritual heart of the Christian East for nearly two thousand years. Their mysterious, peaceful quality and almost magnetic power can stop us in our tracks and draw our gaze, without us even knowing why. The sophisticated composition and symbolism of icons emphasize that their subjects are inhabitants of another, transcendent, world. Icons are not simply the art of the Christian East, but the expression and pulse of its spirituality. And on a personal level for many Christians of all backgrounds, icons are not only objects of admiration, but a deep wellspring of meditation, reflection, and veneration. Dennis J. Sardella, a docent at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts, now offers an inviting guide to the most famous icons in the collection. This vibrantly illustrated book will: Introduce you to icons and instill a desire for a deeper appreciation of them Teach you about their origin, their historical evolution, their complex symbolic language, and their role in the spiritual and liturgical life of the Eastern Churches, both Orthodox and Catholic Answer your questions about when and where the first icons were created Show the physical and spiritual steps in their creation Explain the different types of icons, the symbolism that is key to deciphering them, as well as their role in Eastern Christian spirituality and liturgy. Visible Image of the Invisible God is a treasured resource for those who are knowledgeable about Russian icons and Byzantine icons, as well as newcomers. Author Biography Dennis Sardella writes and speaks on Russian and Byzantine icons and their role in Eastern Christian spirituality, as well as on prayer and the Christian life. He has served as a Docent at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts since 2012, where he leads gallery tours and introduces visitors to the world of Russian icons. He also writes and speaks regularly to area groups on the topics of religious icons and the role they play in Eastern Christian spirituality. Details ISBN 1640607293 ISBN-13 9781640607293 Title Visible Image of the Invisible God Author Dennis J. Sardella Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 192 Publisher Paraclete Press GE_Item_ID:158679573; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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