Living water [[electronic resource] ] : images, symbols, and settings of early Christian baptism / / by Robin M. Jensen
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| Autore: |
Jensen Robin Margaret <1952->
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| Titolo: |
Living water [[electronic resource] ] : images, symbols, and settings of early Christian baptism / / by Robin M. Jensen
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| Pubblicazione: | Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (332 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 265/.109015 |
| Soggetto topico: | Baptism - History - Early church, ca. 30-600 |
| Christian art and symbolism - To 500 | |
| Baptisteries | |
| Fonts | |
| Architecture, Early Christian | |
| Architecture and religion - History - To 1500 | |
| 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.. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Living water |
| ISBN: | 1-283-11997-8 |
| 9786613119971 | |
| 90-04-18908-4 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910790047503321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ; ; v. 105.