Mary Jane Miller

Broschiertes Buch

In Light of Women

Beschreibung

72 pages of egg tempera icon painting collection and commentary. An exploration of women in iconography and the absence of their voices in the church and icon image. Exquisitely painted icons are juxtaposed with text describing each of the images history, religious context and reflections about the world we live in today. This book is a must for any library, for those collectors of icons and those in authority who preserve this great tradition. Iconography has the potential the shape future theology through new liturgy and perspective for men and women everywhere. Mary Jane Miller's collection of new work is exquisite.

Autor

Life in Christ, Knowledge of God made visible in Jesus the Man is an amazing journey through the life of Jesus the man through to being the Christ within. The biblical account is told through the beautifully painted icons by Mary Jane Miller. The descriptions of each icon are short and easy-to-understand. Thirty exquisite icons with text conclude with the authors meditations. The icons where written over three years by an insightful clear thinking women with experience. Readers are reminded of ancient stories in their biblical settings but made contemporary and timeless through imagination. Jesus was a Jew, along with his mother and most of his friends. The traditions found in and through the Jewish community enrich and complete the foundation of the church. The christian church is founded on their traditions. Miller links this fact and expands our understanding. This book will change and transform your life in subtle ways, rethinking the story you learned as a child. Life in Christ is an on going discovery and expansive. Part 1, the Life of Jesus: his beginnings 2, Signs and Wonders: his miraculous events witnessed by his disciples, Part 3, Christ who is spiritually present and emotionally tangible.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lulu.com
• Seitenzahl: 74
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 302g
• ISBN-13: 9781387678716
• ISBN-10: 138767871X
• Artikelnr.: 52523868