Christ is God’s “Word and Icon.” God not only authors his definitive word by his Holy Spirit, he also fashions his image in the flesh of Jesus of Nazareth. Indeed, Jesus as his father’s “eikon” is the visible image of the invisible God (Col. 1:15). For two millennia iconographers have tried to depict the uncreated, divine essence and energy of Christ—his living light, which permeates the cosmos, shining upon creation.
Word, image, and prayer are profoundly and dynamically interwoven. Contemplating them, we enter into a space where the heart and mind seek communion with God. This book invites us into a deeper truly open dialogue with Holy Scripture, aided by images, symbols, and prayer, for these elements are at the core of the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Eastern Churches.
Word and Icon is a unique combination of Scriptural readings, icons, prayers, patristic commentaries, and footnotes. Each page offers new insight into the Word of God by presenting selected passages and related icons. Word and Icon features Byzantium’s iconic heritage, richly illustrating Christ’s message as it resonates throughout both Testaments. The reader is invited to make prayerful connections between the words and the images, between the ideas and the experience of the good news.
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