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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790047503321

Autore

Jensen Robin Margaret <1952->

Titolo

Living water [[electronic resource] ] : images, symbols, and settings of early Christian baptism / / by Robin M. Jensen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2011

ISBN

1-283-11997-8

9786613119971

90-04-18908-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (332 p.)

Collana

Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, , 0920-623X ; ; v. 105

Disciplina

265/.109015

Soggetti

Baptism - History - Early church, ca. 30-600

Christian art and symbolism - To 500

Baptisteries

Fonts

Architecture, Early Christian

Architecture and religion - History - To 1500

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-297) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Material / R. Jensen -- Introduction / R. Jensen -- Chapter One. Baptismal Iconography In Catacomb / R. Jensen -- Chapter Two. Baptismal Iconography On Sacrophagus And Grave Beliefs / R. Jensen -- Chapter Three. Baptismal Iconography In Ivory, Glass, And Mosaic / R. Jensen -- Chapter Four. Aspects Of Baptismal Images In Light Of Early Liturgical Documents / R. Jensen -- Chapter Five. The Design And Decoration Of Early Christian Baptisteries / R. Jensen -- Chapter Six. Symbolism In Baptistery Design And Decor Introduction: Visual Symbols And Ritual Actions / R. Jensen -- Bibliography / R. Jensen -- Index / R. Jensen.

Sommario/riassunto

This general survey of early Christian baptismal iconography and architecture integrates visual depictions and physical settings of baptism with textual evidence for its practice and purpose. An opening overview of pictorial art (paintings, relief sculpture, mosaics, and ivories) prompts questions about components of the actual ritual which are treated in the literary sources. The study’s second half considers



selected baptismal structures, examining the symbolism, purpose, and possible meaning of their spatial design and decorative programs. In most instances the synthesis of documentary and material evidence is enriching and complementary. However, even when physical and textual data diverge, their discontinuity demonstrates the variability of ritual performance and the perennial distinction between ideal and actual practice..