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Visions of Mary: Art, Devotion, and Beauty at Chartres Cathedral (Mount Tabor Books)
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About Visions Of Mary: Art, Devotion, And Beauty At
Product Description Through image and word, author and photographer Jill Geoffrion unfolds the the story of Mary at Chartres on the pages of this book. Geoffrion offers a unique visual and meditative journey through Chartres Cathedral in this newest addition to the Mount Tabor Books series. Showing and explaining the most engaging images of Mary created in this location over the last eight centuries, Jill Geoffrion gently introduces the reader to the depth and breadth of the story of Mary at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. Included are over seventy-five images of the Virgin of Chartres that have been recently restored as well as works of sculpture, painting and liturgical items. Readers will discover an architectural marvel, a stunning showcase for the most complete twelfth and thirteenth century collection of stained glass in the world, with many images of Mary as Jesus’s mother, based on biblical stories such as the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation at the Temple, and Flight to Egypt. Review “ This is a book of homage, a luminous compendium to Mary, Our Lady of Chartres. Rich commentary, with a marvelous array of photographs, inspires us to know God more deeply.” — John James, art historian and author of The Contractors of Chartres “A fascinating and enlightening journey. The author’s boundless affection and passion for Mary as a mother, full of humanity and love is contagious.” —Dominique Lallement, president of the American Friends of Chartres “Excellently written text and superbly illustrated. A remarkable book that helps us to understand Mary’s temporal and celestial roles. ” — Malcolm Miller, distinguished guide and author of Chartres Cathedral “A crucial contribution to the literature devoted to Mary. Highly recommended.” — Helga Burggrabe, musician and composer of the oratorio commission for the Chartres millennial “Praise should be given to this work, which through the beauty of Mary’s representations at Chartres leads our hearts to her son and his Heavenly Father.” — Irène Jourd’heil, Author and Curator of Historical Monuments of the Regional Department of Cultural Affairs for Central France About the Author The Rev. Jill K.H. Geoffrion, PhD, is well known for her work on the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, work that has led to the publication of seven books and numerous scholarly and popular articles. She has also published a guide for pilgrims and retreatants at Chartres and spends a considerable part of each year in residence there. Her work as a professional photographer points to the unique character and inspiration of this church, as well as other sacred sites around the world. As a guide, workshop leader, and retreat facilitator at the Cathedral, she enjoys connecting the spiritual needs of those who come to Chartres—whether as retreatants, pilgrims, or tourists—with God's bountiful love as expressed and experienced in this setting of devotion and prayer. Visit her at www.praywithjillatchartres.com and www.jillgeoffrion.com.
