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Book Synopsis: In Encounters with God Sister Wendy Beckett, a contemplative nun and beloved art commentator, traveled to remote churches and monasteries to view the earliest icons of Mary. In Real Presence she resumes this journey to see additional early icons of Jesus and the saints icons that are among the few to survive the wholesale destruction of icons in the early eighth century. In contrast with the familiar and magnificent icons of later history, these early icons have a haunting simplicity and unfamiliar spiritual power. They come to us from a time closer to that of Christ, when faith was still alive with wonder and possibilities, and these images, a vehicle for prayer, can truly convey his real presence.
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Intrigued by the ancient art of iconography? Look no further - we present to you "Real Presence: Sister Wendy on the Earliest Icons." Sister Wendy Beckett, a contemplative nun and revered art commentator, takes you on a mystical journey to remote churches and monasteries, unveiling the hidden treasures of the earliest icons of Mary.
But that's not all! In "Real Presence," Sister Wendy delves deeper into the mystical realm by exploring additional early icons of Jesus and the saints - artworks that have miraculously survived the widespread destruction of icons in the early eighth century. Brace yourself for the haunting simplicity and untamed spiritual power of these extraordinary images, frozen in time.
What sets these unique icons apart from their later counterparts is the palpable aura of wonder and boundless possibilities. Fiery with divine inspiration, these early icons are powerful vehicles for prayer, granting you the opportunity to experience the real presence of Christ Himself.
Unlock a portal to ancient spirituality by indulging in "Real Presence: Sister Wendy on the Earliest Icons." Immerse yourself in the secrets of a bygone era and embrace the renewed faith, awe, and intimate connection available through these remarkable icons. The divine awaits!
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