The secret pictures of God: Lecture series exposes the art of Christian representation!

The secret pictures of God: Lecture series exposes the art of Christian representation!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna an exciting series of lectures at the "Academy am Dom" will start on March 26, which deals with the Old Testament ban on images. Under the title "How absolutely is this second bid to understand?" It is examined whether and to what extent God's representation in art, music and liturgy is allowed at all. The kick -off event is directed by the Evangelical religious psychologist Susanne Heine, who gives insights into the origin and change of images of God and whose emotional effects theme, such as Kathpress reported .

The lecture by Heine is supplemented by a presentation of the cultural officer Johann Hinrich Claussen, who specializes in the image topic in Christian art. On April 2, there will be other exciting lectures, including Markus Tiwald, who speaks over the past few days of Jesus, as well as Gustav Danzinger, who illuminates the role of parable in art. This series is therefore an excellent opportunity to explore the profound meanings of images of God and to discuss their influences on our ideas.

initiatives in Linz promote dialogue

At the same time, the Diocese of Linz enriches the conversations about women's roles and gender equality. The "Domfrauen" Initiative, in which theologian Martina Resch is involved, opens the Linz Cathedral for an important discussion about social issues. The resulting series of events Donnastage aims to promote exchange and understanding in society, reports Theological courses .