{"product_id":"visible-image-of-the-invisible-god-a-guide-to-russian-and-byzantine-icons-paperback","title":"Visible Image of the Invisible God: A Guide to Russian and Byzantine Icons - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis J. Sardella\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to Russian icons \u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMuseum of Russian Icons\u003c\/i\u003e in Clinton, Massachusetts, now offers an inviting guide to the most famous icons in the collection. \u003cbr\u003e This vibrantly illustrated book will: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduce you to icons and instill a desire for a deeper appreciation of them \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Answer your questions about when and where the first icons were created \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Show the physical and spiritual steps in their creation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVisible Image of the Invisible God\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasured resource for those who are knowledgeable about Russian icons and Byzantine icons, as well as newcomers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDennis Sardella \u003c\/b\u003ewrites 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.49 x 5.62 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332562620653,"sku":"9781640607293","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/vuazhIxI9o9781640607293.webp?v=1784964005","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/visible-image-of-the-invisible-god-a-guide-to-russian-and-byzantine-icons-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}