Three Treatises on the Divine Images: Apologia Against Those Who Decry Holy Images - Paperback

by John of Damascus (Author)

"Three Treatises on the Divine Images: Apologia Against Those Who Decry Holy Images" by John of Damascus is a foundational work defending the use of religious images in Christian worship. In this treatise, John of Damascus addresses controversies surrounding iconoclasm and argues for the veneration of holy images based on theological, historical, and scriptural grounds. He presents a robust defense of icons, asserting their importance in the spiritual and liturgical life of the Church. This work is essential for understanding the historical and theological arguments related to the veneration of religious images in Christianity.