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Exploring the transformative power of beauty, this book delves into how Christ's beauty is reflected through the lives of saints and Christian art, particularly focusing on the works of Fra Angelico. John Saward emphasizes the interplay between holiness and beauty, drawing from the insights of the Church's Fathers and Doctors. Rather than a traditional art history, the text serves as a theological meditation aimed at deepening Christians' appreciation for Divine Revelation, as exemplified by both saints and sacred art.

Exploring the mystery of Christ's incarnation and birth, John Saward combines Church traditions with insights from Christian mystics to create a unique meditation on the Incarnation's significance. This work offers a blend of revolutionary ideas and orthodox beliefs, providing a deeply enriching experience for anyone reflecting on the life of Christ.

Oxford Scholarly Classics is a new series that reissues significant academic works from Oxford University Press's archives. With a uniform design, these reprints provide libraries, scholars, and students renewed access to some of the best scholarship from the past century.

Exploring the significance of angels in Catholic theology, Fr. John Saward invites readers to embrace Pope Pius XII's call to recognize these celestial beings as companions guiding us towards Christ. Drawing from years of study and the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, the book illuminates the beauty of angels through Dante's Divine Comedy and Botticelli's art. By addressing the neglect of angelology in modern theology, it seeks to reinstate their vital role in the sacred doctrine of the Church, encompassing both holy and fallen angels.