Silent Rosary
A Contemplative, Exegetical, and Iconographic Tour Through the Mysteries
- Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
The twenty mysteries of the rosary are a circular "gallery," a matrix of theology and spirituality. They can inspire us profoundly. For those seeking a deeper encounter in faith, these mysteries have the power to move us toward contemplation. A lengthy Introduction explains in detail the meaning of the term "mystery" in Christian thought, provides a brief history of the rosary, explains the significance of Mary in the mysteries, explores the importance of "beholding" in the Scriptures and in our spirituality, and explores Christian iconography. The centerpiece of the book is the "gallery" of the mysteries as illuminated by the iconography of Solrunn Nes, each image supplemented with explanatory commentaries by Addison Hodges Hart. The latter incorporate biblical exegesis, pertinent historical details, and insights from classical spiritual writers. The aim is to provide insight into the symbolism and typology of each mystery and to lead the reader into contemplative prayer and action. Throughout, the book unites an outward "beholding" of the mysteries of the rosary with the inner practice of the work of silence.
Endorsements (3)
“A remarkable pilgrimage. Weaving together biblical interpretation, theological reflection, and inspired iconography, Silent Rosary deftly guides us past the often-overwhelming customs and pious accretions surrounding contemporary views of the Rosary and brings us to the very simple roots of Marian Wisdom: the ancient life-giving practice of silently beholding the Mysteries of God in our hearts. It is a necessary journey for our time.”
“One could not ask for a better guide to the mysteries of the Rosary, or what it means to behold an icon, than what is provided here by way of Hart’s lapidary commentary and Nes’s splendid iconography. Moreover, this little book accomplishes something beautiful in its own right: bringing together in mutually illuminating fashion the icon of the Christian East and the Rosary of the Christian West. One can only hope—for the sake of the one church for which Christ prayed—that it will help each tradition to appreciate more profoundly the glorious spiritual inheritance of the other.”
“The rosary is increasingly finding its way into the hands of Protestants, as walls dividing Christians little by little collapse. The handy string of beads proves to be both a convenient aid to prayer and a helpful tool for meditation on the key events in the Christian calendar. Weaving together an insightful text by Addison Hart with outstanding icons painted by Sulrunn Nes, Silent Rosary may well become a classic of Christian literature.”
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