The Dominus legem dat motif in its multiple contexts : a study in early Christian images and texts / by Reidar Hvalvik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hvalvik, Reidar, author.

Series:

Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ; v. 187.

Vigiliae christianae supplements, 0920-623X ; volume 187

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Traditio legis (Art).

Christian art and symbolism--To 500.

Christian art and symbolism.

Physical Description:

xxxii, 537 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2025]

Summary:

"In this book, Dominus legem dat, labeled the most debated motif in early Christian art, is dealt with in all its different contexts, particularly Roman sarcophagi, where it most often occurs. In light of concurrent Roman funerary art, it offers a new understanding of the function of biblical motifs on sarcophagi, and a number of contemporary Christian texts are presented as a key for the interpretation of the so-called "traditio legis" composition. This first, richly illustrated monograph on the motif argues that it originated in Old St. Peter's Basilica, substantiated by a broad discussion of its historical and theological context. A catalog of all occurrences is included"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

1. Cultural context: the early Christian sarcophagi and Roman funerary art

2. Scriptural context: biblical images in early Christian funerary art: their sources and significance

3 .Dominus legem dat: defining the motif

4. History of research

5. The Dominus legem dat sarcophagi

6.Interpreting Dominus legem dat on the basis of texts

7. Interpreting Dominus legem dat in a specific context: the mosaic in San Giovanni in Fonte

8. The lamb on the mount, the sheep coming out from two cities, and the River Jordan

9. The assumed first version of the Dominus legem dat motif

10. Dominus legem dat in its historical and theological context

Conclusion

Appendix: catalog of all occurrences of the Dominus legem dat motif.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 464-505) and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version: Hvalvik, Reidar. Dominus legem dat motif in its multiple contexts

ISBN:

9789004718418

9004718419

OCLC:

1493079213