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by Mary H. Allies (Translator)
St. John Damascene On Holy Images: Followed By Three Sermons On The Assumption (1898) is a book written by Mary H. Allies. The book is a translation of the writings of St. John Damascene, a theologian and monk of the Eastern Orthodox Church who lived in the 8th century. The book contains St. John Damascene's treatise on the use of holy images in the Church, which was a controversial topic in his time. The treatise defends the use of images as aids to worship and argues against the iconoclasts who opposed them. The book also includes three sermons on the Assumption, which is the doctrine that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken bodily into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The sermons explore the theological significance of the Assumption and its importance in the life of the Church. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and theology of the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as for those interested in the use of images in Christian worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
