Mary Jane Miller's books are beautiful chronicles in iconography. Many books about the ancient art form of iconography have been written, with delightful descriptions of specific icons.
IN LIGHT of WOMEN, adds to this venue serving primarily a Christian audience by broadening an already lively discussion about the spiritual context we live in, and the important subject of women’s voices being fully recognized and valued in today’s society.
While she is deeply respectful of the iconography tradition and knowledgeable of its long history, her books kindle and provoke our male-dominated church landscape with today’s theology. The text and imagery format is ideal for group discussions about women in the bible. Women's groups will especially find that focusing on one icon at a time makes for exciting debate. My fascination with narrative icons is particularly strong because of the beauty they radiate and how they teach our community using only visual language. For almost three decades, the icons have slowly spoken and quietly revealed their
While she is deeply respectful of the iconography tradition and knowledgeable of its long history, her books kindle and provoke our male-dominated church landscape with today’s theology. The text and imagery format is ideal for group discussions about women in the bible. Women's groups will especially find that focusing on one icon at a time makes for exciting debate. My fascination with narrative icons is particularly strong because of the beauty they radiate and how they teach our community using only visual language. For almost three decades, the icons have slowly spoken and quietly revealed their
mysteries.
I feel confident my book will stimulate discussions and revelations about Christian art and theology. Because iconography is a discipline of reproducing the same image for the purpose of teaching, it is paramount to grasp the idea that there is variation in repetition. Even if you do not already appreciate religious imagery, the fascinating tradition inherent in icons and the unique techniques involved in egg tempera and earth pigments will speak to you and draw you into their ancient noesis.
I feel confident my book will stimulate discussions and revelations about Christian art and theology. Because iconography is a discipline of reproducing the same image for the purpose of teaching, it is paramount to grasp the idea that there is variation in repetition. Even if you do not already appreciate religious imagery, the fascinating tradition inherent in icons and the unique techniques involved in egg tempera and earth pigments will speak to you and draw you into their ancient noesis.
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