Dwelling of the Light: Praying with Icons of Christ - Rowan Williams - Hardcover

To look at an icon of Christ is to do far more than view an image of a human life lived long ago. As Christians in the Orthodox tradition have understood for nearly fifteen hundred years, it is to be brought into the presence of the one who radiates the light and force of God. Such an encounter cannot leave us unchanged. Drawing on this rich source of devotional theology, Rowan Williams shows us how to understand four classical icons: the transfiguration, the resurrection, Christ as one of the eternal Trinity, Christ as judge of the world and ruler of all. As we learn to look prayerfully rather than analytically at these icons, we will find ourselves drawn into their energy and action. Speaking a powerful word of challenge to many of our contemporary concerns and anxieties, they invite us to embark on a journey of discovery of all that is to be found in the face of Jesus Christ. Book jacket.Williams, Rowan is the author of 'Dwelling of the Light: Praying with Icons of Christ - Rowan Williams - Hardcover' with ISBN 9781853115622 and ISBN 1853115622.