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An original introduction to the theology and spirituality of the Orthodox Church through the imagery of its iconographic traditions.
An exposition of Orthodox systematic theology, 'Gazing on God' is written from the point of view of the experience of the faithful, drawing on traditional icons and liturgy.
By tracing the depth of some key Christian concepts -salvation, Logos, the Trinity- Andreas Andreopoulos provides a framework for the theology of experience. In the following chapters seven select icons are analyzed, in order to demonstrate the theological ideas and themes that may be revealed by studying Christianity through iconography. The analysis touches on topics such as time (the eternity of God, 'flat' liturgical time), space, the Church as the Body of Christ, and the Trinity.
'Gazing on God' offers to all Christian traditions a demonstration that, while our understanding of the development of Christian views and attitudes is guided by the history of theological ideas, Christianity includes from the beginning a strong dimension of meta-linguistic knowledge, which is expressed in its liturgy, as well as in its symbolism.
An exposition of Orthodox systematic theology, 'Gazing on God' is written from the point of view of the experience of the faithful, drawing on traditional icons and liturgy.
By tracing the depth of some key Christian concepts -salvation, Logos, the Trinity- Andreas Andreopoulos provides a framework for the theology of experience. In the following chapters seven select icons are analyzed, in order to demonstrate the theological ideas and themes that may be revealed by studying Christianity through iconography. The analysis touches on topics such as time (the eternity of God, 'flat' liturgical time), space, the Church as the Body of Christ, and the Trinity.
'Gazing on God' offers to all Christian traditions a demonstration that, while our understanding of the development of Christian views and attitudes is guided by the history of theological ideas, Christianity includes from the beginning a strong dimension of meta-linguistic knowledge, which is expressed in its liturgy, as well as in its symbolism.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 160
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
26 December 2013
Trim Size: 9.17 X 6.10 in
ISBN: 9780227174463
Format: Paperback
The author takes us through his exhibition of chosen icons and shows how they convey biblical and theological truth, and so incorporate us into the life of the church though meditative looking, The author uses illustrations from his native Greek culture, and this introduces an approach that maybe fresh and unfamiliar [...] He shows us not only that there are varied ways of appropriating the tradition of faith, but also that faith has to be expressed and communicated within a specific culture and that each age has to discover its own language, images and experiences, in order to express faith in a way that lives.
— The Revd. Dr John Binns
This is a gem of a book, and although it doesn't claim to give a full account of the theology of the icon, like the classic two-volume work of Leonid Ouspensky, a number of popular misconceptions are corrected. It is, as Andreopoulos writes, less about what we see as about who sees us (pp. 60 and 130).
— Caroline Williams
This is an excellent and interesting book that I hope will be read by anyone who is interested in iconography, and more broadly, anyone who is interested in the interaction of liturgy, aesthetics and theology.
— Stephen Stavrou
Andreopoulos brings Art History to bear in a lively and relevant Theological fashion ... this is a stimulating work that would be a good partial introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy for Undergraduates and non-academics.
— Christopher Villiers
— The Revd. Dr John Binns
This is a gem of a book, and although it doesn't claim to give a full account of the theology of the icon, like the classic two-volume work of Leonid Ouspensky, a number of popular misconceptions are corrected. It is, as Andreopoulos writes, less about what we see as about who sees us (pp. 60 and 130).
— Caroline Williams
This is an excellent and interesting book that I hope will be read by anyone who is interested in iconography, and more broadly, anyone who is interested in the interaction of liturgy, aesthetics and theology.
— Stephen Stavrou
Andreopoulos brings Art History to bear in a lively and relevant Theological fashion ... this is a stimulating work that would be a good partial introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy for Undergraduates and non-academics.
— Christopher Villiers
Introduction: The Perspective
Part One: The Theology of Experience
1. Faith and Experience
2. Logos
3. Christ and the Trinity
4. Time, Space and Eternity in the Liturgy
Part Two: An Icon Exhibition
5. Icons: The Way to Gaze on God
6. The Crucifixion
7. The Descent into Hades
8. The Protection of the Theotokos
9. The Life Giving Fountain
10. The Burning Bush
11. The Bogolubskaya
12. The All Seeing Eye of God
Part Three: Holding the Gaze
13. After the Icon Exhibition
14. Towards a Meta-linguistic Theological Methodology
Referenced Works and Suggested Further Reading
Index
Part One: The Theology of Experience
1. Faith and Experience
2. Logos
3. Christ and the Trinity
4. Time, Space and Eternity in the Liturgy
Part Two: An Icon Exhibition
5. Icons: The Way to Gaze on God
6. The Crucifixion
7. The Descent into Hades
8. The Protection of the Theotokos
9. The Life Giving Fountain
10. The Burning Bush
11. The Bogolubskaya
12. The All Seeing Eye of God
Part Three: Holding the Gaze
13. After the Icon Exhibition
14. Towards a Meta-linguistic Theological Methodology
Referenced Works and Suggested Further Reading
Index