Transformed by God’s Word
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Description
Bestselling author and biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz presents the first book to combine the ancient Western practice of lectio divina (sacred reading) with the lesser-known Eastern Orthodox tradition of visio divina (sacred seeing). Binz offers a life-changing way to pray through twenty gospel readings paired with beautiful, never-before-published contemporary icons.
St. Benedict urged his followers to listen to God’s Word “with the ear of the heart.” Eastern Orthodox spiritual writers focused on gazing at icons, as St. Paul said, with “the eyes of the heart.” Popular speaker and retreat leader Stephen J. Binz draws on the richness of both traditions by combining lectio and visio divina.
Contemplation is more difficult than ever during this digital age and Binz offers a proven and profound way to cut through the noise and pray the gospels. He walks you through six steps: reading, seeing, meditating, praying, contemplating, and acting. Binz also provides simple suggestions for self-reflection that can lead to practical changes in your everyday life.
The book’s twenty Bible passages—starting with the Annunciation and ending with Pentecost—are paired with full-color icons of each story. The original, never-before-published icons, written by Ruta and Kaspars Poikans, are displayed in the Unity Chapel at the Mary of Nazareth International Center in Israel.
Features & Benefits
- Stephen J. Binz is the author of more than forty books with cumulative sales of more than 400,000.
- This is the first book to combine the practices of lectio divina (sacred reading) and visio divina (sacred seeing).
- The book features never-before-published icons created by Ruta and Kaspars Poikans for the Unity Chapel at the Mary of Nazareth International Center in Israel.
Product Details
- Pages: 224
- Trim size: 6 x 9 inches
- ISBN: 9781594716515
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
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Description
Bestselling author and biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz presents the first book to combine the ancient Western practice of lectio divina (sacred reading) with the lesser-known Eastern Orthodox tradition of visio divina (sacred seeing). Binz offers a life-changing way to pray through twenty gospel readings paired with beautiful, never-before-published contemporary icons.
St. Benedict urged his followers to listen to God’s Word “with the ear of the heart.” Eastern Orthodox spiritual writers focused on gazing at icons, as St. Paul said, with “the eyes of the heart.” Popular speaker and retreat leader Stephen J. Binz draws on the richness of both traditions by combining lectio and visio divina.
Contemplation is more difficult than ever during this digital age and Binz offers a proven and profound way to cut through the noise and pray the gospels. He walks you through six steps: reading, seeing, meditating, praying, contemplating, and acting. Binz also provides simple suggestions for self-reflection that can lead to practical changes in your everyday life.
The book’s twenty Bible passages—starting with the Annunciation and ending with Pentecost—are paired with full-color icons of each story. The original, never-before-published icons, written by Ruta and Kaspars Poikans, are displayed in the Unity Chapel at the Mary of Nazareth International Center in Israel.
Features & Benefits
- Stephen J. Binz is the author of more than forty books with cumulative sales of more than 400,000.
- This is the first book to combine the practices of lectio divina (sacred reading) and visio divina (sacred seeing).
- The book features never-before-published icons created by Ruta and Kaspars Poikans for the Unity Chapel at the Mary of Nazareth International Center in Israel.
Product Details
- Pages: 224
- Trim size: 6 x 9 inches
- ISBN: 9781594716515
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
Customer Reviews
- PEPatti E.Verified BuyerYesterdayRated 5 out of 5 starsAppropriate
Very useful and inspiring approach to prayer and way to immerse oneself into Bible texts. Informative and imaginative way to learn about icons!
AMAve Maria Press33 seconds agoWe're so thrilled to hear how Transformed by God's Word has enriched your prayer life and Bible study, Patti! Your wonderful insight about the book's imaginative approach to learning about icons really captures what makes this resource so special. We love that you found it both informative and inspiring as a way to immerse yourself in Scripture. Thank you for the glowing review!
