Living water [electronic resource] : images, symbols, and settings of early Christian baptism / by Robin M. Jensen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jensen, Robin Margaret, 1952-

Series:

Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ; v. 105.

Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, 0920-623X ; v. 105

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Baptism--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Baptism.

Christian art and symbolism--To 500.

Christian art and symbolism.

Baptisteries.

Fonts.

Architecture, Early Christian.

Architecture and religion--History--To 1500.

Architecture and religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (332 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This general survey of early Christian baptismal iconography and architecture integrates visual depictions and physical settings of baptism with textual evidence for its practice and purpose. An opening overview of pictorial art (paintings, relief sculpture, mosaics, and ivories) prompts questions about components of the actual ritual which are treated in the literary sources. The study’s second half considers selected baptismal structures, examining the symbolism, purpose, and possible meaning of their spatial design and decorative programs. In most instances the synthesis of documentary and material evidence is enriching and complementary. However, even when physical and textual data diverge, their discontinuity demonstrates the variability of ritual performance and the perennial distinction between ideal and actual practice..

Contents:

Preliminary Material / R. Jensen

Introduction / R. Jensen

Chapter One. Baptismal Iconography In Catacomb / R. Jensen

Chapter Two. Baptismal Iconography On Sacrophagus And Grave Beliefs / R. Jensen

Chapter Three. Baptismal Iconography In Ivory, Glass, And Mosaic / R. Jensen

Chapter Four. Aspects Of Baptismal Images In Light Of Early Liturgical Documents / R. Jensen

Chapter Five. The Design And Decoration Of Early Christian Baptisteries / R. Jensen

Chapter Six. Symbolism In Baptistery Design And Decor Introduction: Visual Symbols And Ritual Actions / R. Jensen

Bibliography / R. Jensen

Index / R. Jensen.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-297) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-11997-8

9786613119971

90-04-18908-4

OCLC:

727951294

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004188983.i-306 DOI