Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity

Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Ritual & Practices, Theology, Christianity
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Author: Robin M. Jensen ISBN: 9781441236272
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group Publication: June 1, 2012
Imprint: Baker Academic Language: English
Author: Robin M. Jensen
ISBN: 9781441236272
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication: June 1, 2012
Imprint: Baker Academic
Language: English

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 regeneration; and as the beginning of the new creation--showing how visual images, poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice. Considering image and action together, Jensen offers a holistic and integrated understanding of the power of baptism. The book is illustrated with photos.

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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 regeneration; and as the beginning of the new creation--showing how visual images, poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice. Considering image and action together, Jensen offers a holistic and integrated understanding of the power of baptism. The book is illustrated with photos.

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