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This fascinating study of devotional images traces their historical links to important strains of American culture. David Morgan demonstrates how popular visual images--from Warner Sallman's "Head of Christ" to velvet renditions of DaVinci's "Last Supper" to illustrations on prayer cards--have... read more

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First Sentence

The persistent presence of imagery in Catholic and Protestant parishes indicates how important devotional pictures are for countless believers.

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  1. David Morgan (Author)
 

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