Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions

by Robin M. Jensen

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2013 Catholic Press Award Winner

What can we learn from early Christian imagery about the theological meaning of baptism? Robin Jensen, a leading scholar of early Christian art and worship, examines multiple dimensions of the early Christian baptismal rite. She explores five models for understanding baptism--as cleansing from sin, sickness, and Satan; as incorporation into the community; as sanctifying and illuminative; as death and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:080104832X

ISBN13:9780801048326

Release Date:June 2012

Publisher:Baker Academic

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 9.1"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality

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