Living water : images, symbols, and settings of early Christian baptism / / by Robin M. Jensen.
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 a...
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Superior document: | Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, v. 105 |
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Year of Publication: | 2011 |
Edition: | 1st ed. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ;
v. 105. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (332 p.) |
Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- 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.