Treasures of the Monastery of Saint Catherine by Archbishop Damianos Like New T1

by Archbishop Damianos of Sinai

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Discover the unparalleled heritage of early Christianity with The Treasures of the Monastery of Saint Catherine. This stunning, large-format coffee table book provides unprecedented visual and text documentation of one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monasteries. Nestled in the colorful Sinai Desert, Saint Catherine's safeguards the most extensive and breathtaking collection of Greek Orthodox icons on Earth. Through the vivid, professional photography of Araldo De Luca and authoritative insights by archaeologist Corinna Rossi, this book transports you directly inside the historic, sacred stronghold. Condition & Special Features: Book Condition: Excellent Condition. The pages are clean, crisp, and bright with no highlighting, writing, or corner creases. The binding is completely tight and solid. Protective Sleeve: Comes housed inside its original cardboard slipcase/sleeve, which has kept the cover beautifully preserved. Bonus Ephemera Included: This specific copy includes a couple pieces of unique historical ephemera neatly tucked inside, adding extra value for collectors! Book Details:Features a distinguished preface by Archbishop Damianos of Sinai.Packed with high-quality, full-color documentation of ancient Byzantine art and artifacts. An essential masterpiece for art lovers, historians, theologians, and collectors of rare religious literature.

• Publisher: White Star Publishers
• Year: 2010
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788854401426
• Condition: Fine

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