Praying with Icons

New York, New York: : Orbis Books (USA), 1997. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Owner stamp otherwise tight, clean and unmarked. Synopsis: This book offers a simple introduction to the ancient tradition of icons with special emphasis on their role in the spiritual life. Beginning with a history of iconography, "Praying with Icons" shows how icons are not "art" in the usual sense but windows to the divine, and aids to contemplation and prayer. From his own Russian Orthodox perspective, Jim Forest provides a personal and practical guide to how in fact one prays with icons. Finally, he offers readers reflections on some of the most typical icons - the Annunciation, the Nativity, Christ's Baptism, the Transfiguration, and the Descent of the Holy Spirit - offering an iconographic journey through the liturgical year. About the Author: Jim Forest served for twelve years as General Secretary of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. A popular speaker and writer his books include Living with Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton,The Ladder of the Beatitudes, Confession, and The Wormwood File. He lives in Alkmaar, the Netherlands