A unique and concise introduction to the Orthodox Church’s theology of the icon.
Written both for the general reader and, with its plentiful references, for scholars seeking further avenues of exploration, the book covers the essential areas of the icon’s theology from its Scriptural basis, through the writings of the saints who defended the icon against the Byzantine iconoclasts, right up to some of the most recent scholarship. It discusses current areas of interest, including the relationship between the icon’s form and its theology, how icons are used, and the reception by the Western world of the Byzantine icon tradition. It is written with the authority of an author who has been a professional iconographer for over forty years.
Product Details
Author: Aidan Hart
Publication Date: 2025
ISBN: 978 0 85244 710 9
Pages: 108
Format: paperback
Publisher: Gracewing
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