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| Author | : Harry R. Albers |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 389 |
| Release | : 2013-10-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1491707062 |
In the middle of the night a famous astronomer disappears on the island of Molokai. The only clues are three icons on his computer. So begins The 4th Icon, Harry R. Albers tale of murder, intrigue, and mystery. The design and construction of a next generation telescope that will unlock the secrets of the universe ... the dark matter ... dark energy ... the expansion of the universe ... is in doubt. Alexandra Lancaster and Dusty McCrae resolve to find out what happened to Nathan Sterling, and risk their lives in the attempt. As the icons are deciphered, they lead to Ithaca, New York ... Frederick, Maryland ... Harpers Ferry, West Virginia ... and back a quarter century to an event that caused the disappearance. Finally, back on Molokai, the tangled clues reveal an amazing story that began on the edge of a cliff overlooking a raging ocean, and decades later ended there.
| Author | : Touré |
| Publisher | : Atria Books |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 2019-10-15 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1476737401 |
An expansive and insightful exploration of one of the most iconic and electrifying artists ever, this book reveals the stunning, multi-generational influence and appeal of Prince and his revered music—from celebrated journalist, author, and host of the popular podcast The Touré Show. Infused with Touré’s unique pop-culture fluency, I Would Die 4 U is as passionate and radical as its subject matter. Building on his lifelong admiration for Prince’s oeuvre and interviews with those closest to the late artist, including band members, his tour manager, and music and Bible scholars, Touré deconstructs the life and work of the enigmatic icon who has been both a reflective mirror of and inspirational force for America. By defying traditional categories of race, gender, and sexuality, but also presenting a very conventional conception of religion and God, Prince was a man of profound contradictions. He spoke in the language of 60s pop and soul to a generation fearing Cold War apocalypse and the crack and AIDS epidemic, while simultaneously being both an MTV megastar and a religious evangelist. He creatively blended his songs with images of sex and profanity to invite us into a musical conversation about the healing power of God and religion. By demystifying Prince as a man, an artist, and a cultural force, I Would Die 4 U shows us how he impacted and defined a generation.
| Author | : Georgia Briggs |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2017-04-20 |
| Genre | : Christianity |
| ISBN | : 9781944967192 |
Forget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosyne's grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And what can she do to get the icon back? In a post-Christian America, where going to church, praying, or owning holy things means death, a twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth. Finding it may cost her everything.distinctives*One-of-a-kind Orthodox novel in the popular dystopian genre*Strong, relatable heroine faces some of the same issues as contemporary teens*Powerful exploration of religious persecution, seen from the inside*Recommended for ages 13 and up
| Author | : Frank Frazetta |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Fantasy fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781887424714 |
Lavish full-color reproduction on deluxe art paper showcases over 65 major finished oil paintings, 25 drawings, and other pieces by the "grand master of fantastic art."
| Author | : Christine Mangala Frost |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2017-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0227176359 |
Despite the history that divides them, Hinduism and Orthodox Christianity have much in common. In The Human Icon, Christine Mangala Frost explores how both religions seek to realise the divine potential of every human being, and the differences in their approach. Frost, who has experienced both the extraordinary riches and the all-too-human failings of Hinduism and Orthodox Christianity from the inside, is perfectly placed to examine the convergences and divergences between the two faiths. Inspired by a desire to clear up the misunderstandings that exist between the two, The Human Icon is a study in how two faiths, superficially dissimilar, can nevertheless find meeting points everywhere. The powerful intellectual and spiritual patristic traditions of Orthodox Christianity offer a rare tool for revitalising too-often stalled dialogue with Hinduism and present the chance for a broader and more diverse understanding of the oldest religion in the world. Tracing the long history of Orthodox Christianity in India, from the Thomas Christians of ancient times to the distinctive theology of Paulos Mar Gregorios and the Kottayam School, Frost explores the impact of Hindu thought on Indian Christianity and considers the potential for confluence. With a breadth of interest that spans Hindu bhakti, Orthodox devotional theology, Vedanta and theosis, as well as meditational Yoga and hesychastic prayer, Frost offers a fresh perspective on how the devotees of both faiths approach the ideal of divinisation, and presents a thoughtful, modern methodology for a dialogue of life.
| Author | : Martin Kemp |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 393 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0199581118 |
Explores the origins and evolution of eleven visual iconic images still found in today's culture, including Jesus, the Coke bottle, and Einstein's famous equation, e equals mc squared.
| Author | : Léonide Ouspensky |
| Publisher | : St Vladimir's Seminary Press |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| Genre | : Christianity and art |
| ISBN | : 091383677X |
"The nature of the icon cannot be grasped by means of pure art criticism, nor by the adoption of a sentimental point of view. Its forms are based on the wisdom contained in the theological and liturgical writings of the Eastern Orthodox Church and are imtimately bound up with the experience of the contemplative life. The present work is the first of its kind to give a reliable introduction to the spiritual background of this art. The introduction into the meaning and language of the icons by Ouspensky imparts to us in an admirable way the spiritual conceptions of the Eastern Orthodox Church which are often so foreign to us, but without the knowledge of which we cannot possibly understand the world of the icon." -- Back cover.
| Author | : Bissera V |
| Publisher | : Penn State Press |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0271035846 |
"Explores the Byzantine aesthetic of fugitive appearances by placing and filming art objects in spaces of changing light, and by uncovering the shifting appearances expressed in poetry, descriptions of art, and liturgical performance"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Robin Cormack |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780674026193 |
Byzantine and Russian Orthodox icons are perhaps the most enduring form of religious art ever developed--and one of the most mysterious. This book provides an accessible guide to their story and power. Illustrated mostly with Cretan, Greek, and Russian examples from the British Museum, which houses Britain's most important collection, the book examines icons in the context of the history of Christianity, as well as within the perspective of art history.
| Author | : Ian Knowles |
| Publisher | : Youcanprint |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 2023-06-01 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : |
This handbook is an in depth introduction to the theory and practice of Byzantine icon painting in egg tempera. The aim is to help all students aspire to create icons that are both sound theologically while being aesthetically beautiful. This volume focuses on the Face of Christ, especially in the Mandolin icon, and covers all the basics of icon painting. Subsequent volumes are planned which will look at the figure and the Kyykotissa icon, the design of festal icons, backgrounds and buildings . This handbook uses dozens of precisely chosen, clear illustrations, gives precise recipes for colours and mixtures, provides step by step instructions to follow, and links directly to video demonstrations which show some of the most difficult processes close up. It puts the practical aspects of icon painting in a clear historical and theological framework, introducing the application of the timeless principles on which the aesthetics of icon painting are built. As art for the Church's Liturgy, icon painting calls for the highest aesthetic standards and this book aims to help make that achievable for the average committed student. Icon painting is presented here as a vocation, rather than a hobby or an interesting artistic technique though this handbook will be of interest to anyone drawn to the world of the Byzantine liturgy and its icons. By encouraging students to do more than simply copy good examples from the past but to understand how the medieval Christian artist understood what he or she was doing and how they put that into practice, this handbook brings the world of the Byzantine artist back to life. Icon painting is opened up as a living art form for today's Church. The author, who has theology degrees from Oxford University and Heythrop College in London, has many years of icon teaching experience, founding the Bethlehem Icon School in 2010 at the Emmanuel Greek Catholic Monastery in Bethlehem, where he continues to teach from time to time. This handbook began as handouts for his students on the Prince's School of Traditional Arts icon painting course, while that was being run at the Bethlehem Icon Centre in Palestine, and has finally emerged as a companion to the online Academy Course in Icon Painting and for members of the Arbor Vitae Icon Academy which the author established during the Covid pandemic.
