| Description |
1 online resource (239 pages) |
| Contents |
Contents; Introduction; ONE: The Dynamics of Divine Appeal: The Suffering Jesus in the Literature of Spiritual Guidance; TWO: The Aesthetics of Suffering: Figuring the Crucified Jesus in Manuscripts and Wall Paintings; THREE: Dramas of Divine Compassion: The Figure of the Wounded Jesus and the Rhetoric of Appeal in the Mystery Plays; FOUR: Body, Power, and Mimesis: Holy Women as Purveyors of Divine Presence; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Between the 13th and 15th centuries images of a wounded and bloody Christ proliferated in England. This work finds that in their encounters with the wounded Jesus - the Saviour whose blood nurtures, feeds, and heals human persons - medieval believers found a God of mercy and love |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-190) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Crucifixion -- Art
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| SUBJECT |
Jesus Christ fast |
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Christian art and symbolism -- England -- Medieval, 500-1500
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Christian literature, English (Middle) -- History and criticism
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God -- Mercy -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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Suffering of God -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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Christian art and symbolism -- Medieval
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Christian literature, English (Middle)
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Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
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England -- Church history -- 1066-1485.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85043265
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| Subject |
England
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| Genre/Form |
Art
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Church history
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
96005502 |
| ISBN |
9780195344530 |
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0195344537 |
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1280528753 |
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9781280528750 |
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1429415304 |
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9781429415309 |
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