revised edition

a simple introduction to the ancient tradition of icons with special emphasis on their role in the spiritual life

shows how icons are not "art" in the usual sense but windows to the divine
provides a personal and practical guide to how in fact one prays with icons

updated with a rich new selection of full-colour illustrations

offers readers reflections on some of the most typical icons - the Annunciation, the Nativity, Christ's Baptism, the Transfiguration, and the Descent of the Holy Spirit