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Two. Arguments against images of angels

Glenn Peers

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Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Illustrations ix
Acknowledgments xi
Abbreviations xiii
Introduction: On the Tension between Theology and Cult 1
One. Issues in representing angels 13
Two. Arguments against images of angels 61
Three. Representing angels 89
Four. The veneration of angels and their images 126
Five. Apprehending the archangel Michael 157
Conclusion 194
Bibliography 209
Index 231

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Illustrations ix
Acknowledgments xi
Abbreviations xiii
Introduction: On the Tension between Theology and Cult 1
One. Issues in representing angels 13
Two. Arguments against images of angels 61
Three. Representing angels 89
Four. The veneration of angels and their images 126
Five. Apprehending the archangel Michael 157
Conclusion 194
Bibliography 209
Index 231

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