The Beauty of the Cross: The Passion of Christ in Theology and the Arts from the Catacombs to the Eve of the Renaissance
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From the earliest period of its existence, Christianity has been recognized as the "religion of the cross." Some of the great monuments of Western art are representations of the brutal torture and execution of Christ. Despite the horror of crucifixion, we often find such images beautiful. The beauty of the cross expresses the central paradox of Christian faith: the cross of Christ's execution is the symbol of God's victory over death and sin. The...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195367111
ISBN13:9780195367119
Release Date:March 2008
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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