2 comments about Transfiguration: Introduction to the Contemplation of Icons.

1. This scarce book is the best introduction to both the theology and aesthetics of icons I know. Muzj, a literate scholar who can communicate with the non-specialist, picks several of the most classic icon images and explicates them in short essays that are nevertheless dense with observation, learning, and insight.
   
   The entire book is on acid-free paper and the reproductions are carefully picked from the best examples of each iconic image known. The major Russian schools are represented in more than one image to aid the learner in becoming familiar with them. Muzj also provides diagrams of the way the space is utilized in each image to unfailingly lead the eye to the central mystery of faith being revealed behind each icon.
   
   In short, there is a great deal of learning packed here into a relatively small volume for a quite reasonable price. Especially for Western tradition Christians who have only appreciated icons from a distance, this remarkable book is a door to a whole new world.



2. This author blends the artistic and spiritual meaning of each icon to lead the reader into the experience of Christian meditation and prayer.

   Full color plates introduce you to icons like The Last Supper, The Holy Trinity, The Crucifixion, The Descent to Hell, The Mother of God and many more. This book will enrich you with a rich artistic and spiritual journey in prayer.

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2 comments about Angels.

1. This book is one in a series of lovely books illustrated by Sulamith Wulfing. It measures just 4'X6" and contains 25 illustrations with accompanying quotes from famous writers such as Shakespeare, William Blake, John Milton, Robert Herrick, and the Bible. The excerpts don't always seem to go with the illustrations but the text is not the reason you would buy this book anyway. Sulamith Wulfing's intricate and delicate work in this book features many enchanting angels. Each one is unique and filled with a serene and peaceful quality. I feel that the price that is being asked for these books is a bit steep considering the small size of the books, the limited amount of text and the rather poor way the pictures were printed on the page. Most of them have uneven sized white showing at the top and bottom of the picture. However, the artwork is the purpose of the book and it does not disappoint in any way. It is divine and if you love Wulfing's work I suggest that you will truly love this little book of angels.



2. Wulfing, Gibran, Rilke; these are names of individuals who have danced in the garden of the lord.These are the names of people who have gazed at the reflections in the eyes of the Gods. These three artists are people who have the ability to lift us out of our lives and place us in the worlds next to our heart. Sulamuth wulfing has been a part of my Life since the sixties. Her work has never failed to brighten my life, raise my spirit and show me the joy that there is in living. This work is an inspiration. It brings life and love and truth into a visual form which can be shared by all. It allows hope into the heart of madness and it encourages love and spirtuality to flourish in the everyday world. I would encourage anyone , interested in the works of such people as Rumi, Gibran and Rilke to take this book and hold it cloise to their heart.

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