The Dominus legem dat motif in its multiple contexts: a study in early Christian images and texts
"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 m...
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| Type de support: | Imprimé Livre |
| Langue: | Anglais |
| Service de livraison Subito: | Commander maintenant. |
| Vérifier la disponibilité: | HBZ Gateway |
| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2025]
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| Dans: |
Vigiliae Christianae (volume 187)
Année: 2025 |
| Collection/Revue: | Vigiliae Christianae Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae
volume 187 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Traditio legis
/ Sépulcre
/ Iconographie
/ Art chrétien
/ Christianisme primitif (motif)
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| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Christian art and symbolism To 500
B Traditio legis (Art) |
| Accès en ligne: |
Table des matières Quatrième de couverture Literaturverzeichnis |
| Résumé: | "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"-- |
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| Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite464-505 |
| Description matérielle: | XXXII, 537 Seiten, Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-71841-8 |
