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Gods human face: the christ icon translated by Lothar Krauth

By: Material type: TextPublication details: San Francisco,USA Ignatius press 1994Description: xvii,254p 20cmISBN:
  • 0898705142
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  • 246.53SCH
Summary: This book seeks to present the great sources of this meditation--sources which today are widely unknown, or have become foreign or obscure. These sources are above all the great masters of early Christianity. In their meditation upon Christ, Bishop Schonborn seeks the sources of the art on the Icon. The reader will find not only an engaging introduction to the meaning and beauty of Icons, but an invitation to draw closer to the One who inspired these Masters of theological expression and holy art. Includes beautiful color Icon illustrations.
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Adamson Nyoni Memorial Library Non-fiction 246.53SCH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available R00932
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This book seeks to present the great sources of this meditation--sources which today are widely unknown, or have become foreign or obscure. These sources are above all the great masters of early Christianity. In their meditation upon Christ, Bishop Schonborn seeks the sources of the art on the Icon.

The reader will find not only an engaging introduction to the meaning and beauty of Icons, but an invitation to draw closer to the One who inspired these Masters of theological expression and holy art. Includes beautiful color Icon illustrations.

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