Over the centuries, European debate about the nature and status of images of God and sacred figures has often upset the established order and shaken societies to their core. Out of this debate, an identifiable doctrine has emerged of the image in general and of the divine image in particular. This fascinating work concentrates on these historical arguments, from the period of Late Antiquity up to the great and classic defenses of images by St. John of Damascus and Theodore of Studion. Icon...

Your kingdom awaits! But what to wear? Which animal should you choose as your royal companion - will it be a feisty pug, like Josephine of France, a monkey like Catherine of Aragon, or a chameleon like Queen Elizabeth II? Where should you live - a palace? A castle? A cave? Every time you open the book, you can create a whole new kingdom.Peppered with facts about real royals from around the world and throughout history, Royal for a Day will help young readers step into new ...