Baptismal imagery in early Christianity : ritual, visual, and theological dimensions /
Jensen, Robin Margaret, 1952-
Baptismal imagery in early Christianity : ritual, visual, and theological dimensions / Robin M. Jensen. - xviii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.
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.
"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.
9780801048326 (pbk.) 080104832X (pbk.)
2012004913
Baptism--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Baptism in art.
Liturgy and art.
Christian art and symbolism--To 500.
BV 803 / .J45 2012
Baptismal imagery in early Christianity : ritual, visual, and theological dimensions / Robin M. Jensen. - xviii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.
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.
"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.
9780801048326 (pbk.) 080104832X (pbk.)
2012004913
Baptism--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Baptism in art.
Liturgy and art.
Christian art and symbolism--To 500.
BV 803 / .J45 2012