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Mathewes-Green, Frederica. The Open Door: Entering the Sanctuary of Icons and Prayer.(Book Review)(Brief Article)

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Sept. 2003. 172p. illus. Paraclete, $14.95 (1-55725-341-2). 246.

Perhaps most think of icons as examples of Christian art, powerful and often mysterious--indeed, intimidating somehow. Yet, whether painted or in mosaic, they are more than beautiful works of art, more than representations of persons and events in the Bible and in the history of the church Mathewes-Green's contribution to Paraclete's Pocket Faith series invites readers to look at icons as companions to faith and prayer. She chooses 12 of the most significant icons, reproduced and ...

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