Face to Face: Portraits of the Divine in Early Christianity

Name: Face to Face: Portraits of the Divine in Early Christianity
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ISBN: 9780800636784

By: Robin M. Jensen

Augsburg Fortress / 2004 / Paperback

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Early depictions of Christ tended to be symbolic (e.g., the good shepherd, the fish) and avoided portraiture. Jensen explores how early iconography evolved, its Greco-Roman context, and the theological conflicts it generated. One hundred photographs enhance the discussion. 224 pages, softcover. Fortress.

Product Information

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Title: Face to Face: Portraits of the Divine in Early Christianity
By: Robin M. Jensen
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
Vendor: Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date: 2004

Dimensions: 10 X 7 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 4 ounces
ISBN: 0800636783
ISBN-13: 9780800636784
Stock No: WW636783

Publisher's Description

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Examining how God and eventually Christ are portrayed in early Christian art, Jensen explores questions of the relationship between art and theology, conflicts over idolatry and iconography, and how the Christological controversies affected the portrayals of Christ. Since much of this art comes from ancient Rome, she places her analysis in the context of the history of Roman portraiture. One hundred photographs enhance the discussion.

Author Bio

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Robin Margaret Jensen is Luce Chancellor's Professor of the History of Christian Worship and Art at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Her previous works include Understanding Early Christian Art (2000) and The Substance of Things Seen (2004).