Image and Presence: Christological Guide to Iconoclasm & Iconophilia

Explore the Power of Sacred Images

In Image and Presence, Natalie Carnes offers a compelling Christological reflection on how images shape faith, perception, and spiritual experience. Moving beyond the idea of images as mere objects, this book reveals how they carry presence—through what they show and what they withhold.

What You’ll Discover

• Insightful analysis of iconoclasm and iconophilia in Christian history
• Examination of influential images—from the golden calf to Marian artwork
• Ecumenical reflections bridging Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox perspectives
• A nuanced framework for understanding visual culture in today’s image-saturated world

Who This Book Is For

• Theology students and scholars
• Readers exploring religious art and symbolism
• Those seeking deeper insight into Christian tradition and image theory

Reconsider the meaning and power of images in faith—add this essential theological work to your library today.