I monti di Dio
Book Description
Mountains have long served as sacred spaces where the divine and human realms intersect, offering profound lessons for those seeking spiritual understanding. "I monti di Dio" explores this timeless connection through a rich tapestry of biblical, artistic, and theological perspectives.
Serenella Castri brings together diverse scholarly voices to examine how mountains function as spiritual landscapes across Christian tradition. The collection delves into biblical narratives where mountains serve as sites of divine encounter, from ancient scriptural accounts to their representation in early Christian art. Readers will discover how these elevated spaces have been understood as places of theophany, where sacred revelations unfold.
The book traces the evolution of mountain symbolism through various periods, exploring how medieval Italian culture viewed these landscapes as spaces for ascetic practice and spiritual retreat. Contributors examine the solitary hermit's relationship with mountainous terrain, the development of Sacred Mountains in northern Italy, and the artistic representation of pivotal moments like the Transfiguration.
Through analysis of religious art, theological reflection, and cultural history, this work reveals how mountains continue to represent the sublime encounter between earthly existence and divine presence. The collection offers insights into wilderness theology and the role of sacred geography in spiritual development.
For readers interested in Christian spirituality, religious art, or the intersection of landscape and faith, this scholarly yet accessible exploration provides fresh perspectives on humanity's enduring quest for transcendence through sacred spaces.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 186 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Transfiguration (Spiritualism)
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Wilderness (Theology) in art
- ✓ Explore Modern period
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Christian art and symbolism
- ✓ Explore Mountains
- ✓ Explore Medieval
