Circle of Love: Praying with Rublev's Icon of the Trinity
- ISBN-10
- 1841017507
- ISBN-13
- 9781841017501
- Series
- Circle of Love
- Category
- Icons
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-03
- Author
- Ann Persson
Description
The painting of the Holy Trinity by Russian artist Andrei Rublev is probably the best-known and best-loved icon from the Eastern Orthodox Church. Beginning with her own experience of gazing at the icon during convalescence from surgery, Ann Persson shares her journey of discovery through some of the historic and artistic traditions of icon-painting, including a midwinter pilgrimage to the Russian monastery for which Rublev's icon was originally commissioned.She provides a detailed commentary on the image itself to draw out its full significance, and also reflects on the Bible story that inspired the icon. The Circle of Love is perfect introductory reading for all who are interested in exploring the use of icons in meditative prayer, and discovering something of the spiritual riches found in that tradition.
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