{"product_id":"windows-to-heaven-introducing-icons-to-protestants-and-catholics-paperback","title":"Windows to Heaven: Introducing Icons to Protestants and Catholics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Zelensky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLela Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvangelicals often feel uneasy when they encounter the haunting images of Orthodox icons. From the theological to the practical, questions flood in: Why are the facial expressions so fixed? Why the colorful robes? What do the images symbolize? Do Orthodox Christians worship icons? Doesn't that make them idols?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this useful guidebook, Elizabeth Zelensky and Lela Gilbert debunk common misconceptions about Orthodox icons and explain how they might enrich the devotional lives of non-Orthodox Christians. Each chapter opens with biblical passages and engaging anecdotes and closes with excerpts from personal journals. The authors offer a detailed look at five specific icons, discussing the importance of the incarnation, the Trinity, and Christ's transfiguration to the Orthodox faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis approachable and engaging guide is perfect for those seeking to deepen or refresh their devotional lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Zelensky, a Russian Orthodox believer, lectures in history at Georgetown University. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLela Gilbert has written and coauthored numerous books, including Islam at the Crossroads and Their Blood Cries Out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.5 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52690949898547,"sku":"9781587431098","price":35.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dV5xuAPFyE9781587431098.webp?v=1763020375","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/windows-to-heaven-introducing-icons-to-protestants-and-catholics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}