Praying with Icons
Book Review
I have read the icon controversy in church history, but I had never read an Orthodox Church presentation of Icons. Jim Forest's "Praying with Icons" was given to me by a friend. It gives an easy-to-read overview of what it means in the Orthodox Church to use icons in worship.
I view it as a helpful presentation of the topic for western Christians. It is easy to relegate whole points of view without actually having investigating the details. My opinion is that is a dangerous way for any of us to treat other people. Forest's book is a great way to get the basic overview.
I am nuts about books. I read on all kinds of topics. I attempt to review each book I read for the sake of my own enrichment as well as conversation starters with others.
You never know what you will find in an attic! Usually there is a hodgepodge of things buried under dust.
Most of what is included here are notes to myself. The majority of folks will not find interest in these posts.