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

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.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 238
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780801048326
  • Genres
  • theology
  • Release date
  • 2012