Magdalen Lawler discovered this icon of the Woman at the Well many years ago. She has used it ever since as the inspiration for innumerable retreats and conferences. Its appeal to her is that it seems to span the traditions of West and East with its lyrical beauty and its deep theology.

The icon has encouraged Magdalen to study the gospel passage in detail and to research many accounts of life in first century Palestine. Now her research and retreats are brought together in this beautifully illustrated series of reflections on the Samaritan Woman at the Well.

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER 1: Sacred Art and Sacred Space
• CHAPTER 2: Praying with an Icon: A Glimpse beyond the Veil
• CHAPTER 3: How Well I Know that Fountain!
• CHAPTER 4: You Sought Me, Seated Wearily (by the Well)
• CHAPTER 5: There Comes a Woman from Samaria
• CHAPTER 6: Give Me a Drink
• CHAPTER 7: A Dialogue of Hands
• CHAPTER 8: The Betrothal
• CHAPTER 9: Preaching in the Market Place
• APPENDIX