{"product_id":"9780801048326","title":"Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity - Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions by Robin M. Jensen","description":"2013 Catholic Press Award WinnerWhat 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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294944440693,"sku":"9780801048326","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780801048326.jpg?v=1762766597","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780801048326","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}