Praying with Icons 3rd Revised Edition

By Jim Forest

From its original publication in 1997 Praying with Icons has been hailed as a modern spiritual classic, both for readers familiar with the tradition of icons as well as those who are newcomers to this sacred art. Jim Forest, a convert to the Russian Orthodox Church, describes the history and theology behind icons, how they are made, and how they are used as a guide to prayer.

As Forest shows, icons are not simply illustrations or "art" in the usual sense, but aids to prayer and contemplation, windows on the divine. Drawing on a rich selection of classic and contemporary icons, he offers a series of meditative reflections on some of the most typical subjects of icons, including Christ, Mary, and the saints.

This new edition includes a previously unpublished chapter by Jim Forest, and a personal memoir by his widow, Nancy Forest, about the role that icons played in his life, their marriage, and his final illness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626986045
• ISBN13: 9781626986046
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.3"