Baptismal imagery in early christianity : Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions /

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Author / Creator:	Jensen, Robin Margaret, 1952-
Imprint:	Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2012]
Description:	xviii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Baptism -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600. Baptism in art. Liturgy and art. Christian art and symbolism -- To 500. Baptism -- Early church. Baptism in art. Christian art and symbolism. Liturgy and art. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10539926

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ISBN:	9780801048326 (pbk.) 080104832X (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.
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. --from publisher description

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