Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity – Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions (häftad, eng)

2013 Catholic Press Award Winner

What can we learn from early Christian imagery about the theological meaning of baptism? Robin Jensen, a leading scholar of early Christian art and worship, examines multiple dimensions of the early Christian baptismal rite.

She explores five models for understanding baptism--as cleansing from sin, sickness, and Satan; as incorporation into the community; as sanctifying and illuminative; as death and regeneration; and as the beginning of the new creation--showing how visual images, poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice.

Considering image and action together, Jensen offers a holistic and integrated understanding of the power of baptism. The book is illustrated with photos.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	256 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Baker Publishing Group
Utgivningsdatum	2012-06-01
ISBN	9780801048326