John of Damascus part 4
As it was answered to Moses, when he was to finish the tabernacle: “See” (He says), “that thou make all things according to the...
John of Damascus part 20
Although representations of the Crucifixion do not occur till later, the cross, as the symbol of Christianity, dates from the very beginning. Justin Martyr...
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Master Miguel Angel Jimenez
The Open de Andalusia
Miguel Angel Jimenez, Alvaro Quiros, another internationally successful golfer, thanked Turkish Airlines and tournament host Jimenez and all...
John of Damascus part 5
From The Fount of Wisdom
But since some find fault with us for worshipping and honouring the image of our Saviour and that of our...
John of Damascus part 21
People prayed with extended arms to represent a cross (Origen, “Hom. in Exod.”, iii, 3, Tertullian, “de Orat.”, 14). So also to make the...
John of Damascus part 6
Often, doubtless, when we have not the Lord’s passion in mind and see the image of Christ’s crucifixion, His saving passion is brought back...
John of Damascus part 22
Distinct from the admission of images is the question of the way they are treated. What signs of reverence, if any, did the first...
John of Damascus part 7
It is extremely unsatisfactory from the standpoint of historical criticism. An exasperating lack of detail, a pronounced legendary tendency, and a turgid style are...
John of Damascus part 23
Long afterwards the Frankish bishops in the eighth century were still unable to understand forms that in the East were natural and obvious, but...
John of Damascus part 8
Having secured an autograph letter written byJohn Damascene, he forged a letter, exactly similar in chirography, purporting to have been written by John to...
