Baptismal imagery in early Christianity : ritual, visual, and theological dimensions / Robin M. Jensen.
2012
234.161 J54b 2012
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Title
Baptismal imagery in early Christianity : ritual, visual, and theological dimensions / Robin M. Jensen.
ISBN
9780801048326 (pbk.)
080104832X (pbk.)
080104832X (pbk.)
Published
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2012]
Language
English
Description
xviii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Call Number
234.161 J54b 2012
System Control No.
(OCoLC)729346767
(OCoLC)729346767
(OCoLC)729346767
Summary
"Robin Jensen examines multiple dimensions of the early Christian baptismal rite. She explores five models for understanding baptism, showing how visual images, poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice."--Publisher description.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Baptism as cleansing from sin and sickness
Incorporation into the community
Baptism as sanctifying and illuminative
Baptism as dying and rising
Baptism as the beginning of the new creation.
Incorporation into the community
Baptism as sanctifying and illuminative
Baptism as dying and rising
Baptism as the beginning of the new creation.
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