"The field of icon studies has lacked a simple but authoritative overview on the history and meaning of icons. Dr. Dennis Sardella has filled that gap. This will become a classic and an essential guide to anyone interested in icons. The book is clearly written, accessible, richly illustrated, and informative. Dr. Sardella accomplishes the difficult task of providing an introduction to the origin, the development, and the meaning of icons, from their earliest roots at the dawn of Christianity, to the present day." --Kent dur Russell, Executive Director, Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton MA

"This book is amazingly comprehensive for its size, providing a fine introduction not only to icons but to the Eastern Christian faith and spirituality that produced them. But it does more than that; it also manages to draw the reader into the kind of respect, devotion, and worship necessary to understanding any icon." --Frederica Mathewes-Green, author of The Open Door: Entering the Sanctuary of Icons and Prayer

"This compact but richly illustrated book addresses all those questions that newcomers have about icons. Visible Image of the Invisible God contains ample detail to enrich also the more knowledgeable iconophiles. This book will prove to be an unvaluable introduction to icons for years to come." --Aidan Hart, iconographer, author of Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting

"Dennis J. Sardella's brief but, very practical and informative book is a resource "par excellence" to understanding what is mystical, sacred, sound and authentic about Holy Byzantine and Russian icons. It is an excellent resource for both the novice and expert." --Fr. Dean N. Paleologos, Former Dean, Saint Spyridon Cathedral (Worcester, MA)