Letters from Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet

By Susan Kelly Vonmedicus and Ginny Eliason Silva

Combines traditional saints, narrative, and symbols of the Eastern Orthodox, Roman, and Anglican Catholic faiths with medieval illustrations and a poem and prayer for each letter of the alphabet. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888212187
• ISBN13: 9781888212181
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Conciliar Pr
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

With hauntingly beautiful, museum quality artwork

Letters From Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet features the original poetry of Ginny Eliason Silva showcased by the hauntingly beautiful, museum quality artwork of Susan Kelly vonMedicus. The illuminated letters in this outstanding alphabet are Irish Uncial Majuscle, an ancient script developed during the sixth to ninth centuries. The illustrations are executed in the medieval manner using gold leaf on red clay and egg tempera color work. The imagery combines traditional saints, narrative, and symbols of the Eastern Orthodox, Roman, and Anglican Catholic faiths. Each illumination and its accompanying poem reflects the spiritual subject being introduced. Of special note is the "Symbol Quest" key at the back of Letters From Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet which explain the meaning of many traditional Christian symbols and encourages young readers ages 4 to 11 to browse the pages of this unique and highly recommended book in search of these symbols. A commended addition to any family or community library collection.