TRANSFIGURATION: Introduction To The Contemplation Of Icons. Translated By Kenneth D. Whitehead. Introduction By Fr. Egon Sendler

Language: English

Published by Boston MA. 1991. St. Paul Books & Media, 1991

0819873500 / 9780819873507

  • First Edition
  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 4.
Heritage seller

Seller: Chris Fessler, Bookseller, Howell, MI, U.S.A.Chris Fessler, Bookseller

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 17, 1998

Hardcover

Condition: Used

£ 12.27

£ 4.43 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

shiny grey faux leather "leatherette" hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. a little rubbing at spine top. edges clean. shadow from old bookplate inside front cover, otherwise contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. a little rubbing at top of spine, not torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (#1 in # line). 179p.+ list of centers. glossy pages throughout. 32 full color full page glossy plates. endnotes. bibliography. table of illustrations. religion. art history. meditation. christianity. ~ This beautifully illustrated volume of thirty~two icons is truly as the subtitle claims: "an introduction to contemplation." Learning to contemplate is a challenge, because we often want the results sooner than we can have them. In the first twenty commentaries, Maria Muzj helps us acquire an "eye" and a "feel" for icons, by taking some of them from a more spiritual aspect, and some from a more artistic point of view. Then, beginning with the Conception of St. Anne, she harmoniously blends both the artistic and the spiritual, presenting for our consideration the profound concepts that the iconographers meditated on, and the artistic techniques they used to portray them. As a foretaste, you might glance at the especially striking sections on the Transfiguration, the Last Supper, and the Descent into Hell. After this "preview," return to the first chapter and start "learning to contemplate" with what may have been the first icon ever produced. Have a truly enriching experience.…

Seller Inventory # 5272001

Title
TRANSFIGURATION: Introduction To The Contemplation Of Icons. Translated By Kenneth D. Whitehead. Introduction By Fr. Egon Sendler
Author
Muzj, Maria Giovanna
Publisher
Boston MA. 1991. St. Paul Books & Media
Publication year
1991
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0819873500
ISBN 13
9780819873507
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
art history, christianity, religion

Chris Fessler, Bookseller

Howell, MI, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 17, 1998

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item5 to 14 business days3 to 6 business days
First item£ 4.43£ 10.42
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Check
  • Money Order
  • Paypal

Store description

Internet / Mail Order Only.

Specialty

oriental history, philosophy & religion, world religions. the ancient world, prehistoric and primitive art, occultism. theosophy. history of science., ancient religion, ancient history, ancient philosophy, travel.exploration.world history, cookbooks, international cuisine, ethnic cuisine, astrolatry, archaeoastronomy, astroarchaeology, medieval histor, espionage. secret societies. conspiracy theor

Seller's business information

Chris Fessler, Bookseller

MI, U.S.A.