| Creator |
John of Damascus, Saint, 676?-749 |
| Translator |
Allies, Mary H. (Mary Helen), 1852-1927 |
| Title |
St John Damascene on Holy Images (πρὸς τοὺς διαβάλλοντας τᾶς ἁγίας εἰκόνας). Followed by Three Sermons on the Assumption (κοίμησις)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Dunning
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| Summary |
"St John Damascene on Holy Images" is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work presents St. John Damascene's defense of the veneration of holy images, responding to criticisms and misconceptions regarding their use in Christian worship. It delves into the significance of images as channels of divine grace and connection to the sacred. The opening portion introduces the author's intent and establishes the historical context in which St. John Damascene argued for the right to depict holy images while addressing the accusations of idolatry levied by iconoclasts. He emphasizes the distinction between the veneration of images and the worship due to God alone, positing that images serve to represent the divine through God's own incarnation in Christ. Additionally, Damascene discusses the necessity of using corporeal representations to lead believers in their faith and spiritual practice, reflecting on both the significance of matter in creation and the role of ecclesiastical tradition in shaping the understanding of images in worship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| Subject |
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Assumption -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Idols and images -- Worship
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| Subject |
Icons -- Cult
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49917 |
| Release Date |
Sep 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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