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Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree

Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree

Donnel O'Flynn
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A historical perspective of the image of the cross as one of life instead of death



What would Christianity be like if the principle of a new creation were its guiding idea, and the Cross as Life-Giving Tree its central image? After exploring this principle's deep roots in tradition, worship, and art, this book proposes Hildegard of Bingen's concept of virditas--"green-ness"--as a way to know it in daily life. It claims the Cross as healer of division, both among followers of Jesus and among the nations. Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree is illustrated with Cross images from throughout the Christian world and compares eastern Christian liturgies of the Cross with those of the west. It recounts the origins of the early Jerusalem cult of the Cross, and invites readers to meditate on Scripture passages used by ancient artists. Each of its six chapters ends with reflection questions for going deeper. Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree is designed for use by study groups or by individuals.
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Church Publishing
Release
July 17, 2017
ISBN
0819233676
ISBN 13
9780819233677

Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree

Donnel O'Flynn
4.5/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
A historical perspective of the image of the cross as one of life instead of death



What would Christianity be like if the principle of a new creation were its guiding idea, and the Cross as Life-Giving Tree its central image? After exploring this principle's deep roots in tradition, worship, and art, this book proposes Hildegard of Bingen's concept of virditas--"green-ness"--as a way to know it in daily life. It claims the Cross as healer of division, both among followers of Jesus and among the nations. Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree is illustrated with Cross images from throughout the Christian world and compares eastern Christian liturgies of the Cross with those of the west. It recounts the origins of the early Jerusalem cult of the Cross, and invites readers to meditate on Scripture passages used by ancient artists. Each of its six chapters ends with reflection questions for going deeper. Holy Cross, Life-Giving Tree is designed for use by study groups or by individuals.
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Church Publishing
Release
July 17, 2017
ISBN
0819233676
ISBN 13
9780819233677

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