Michael Peppard provides a historical and theological reassessment of the oldest Christian building ever discovered; the third-century house-church at Dura-Europos. Contrary to commonly held assumptions about Christian initiation; Peppard contends that rituals here did not primarily embody notions of death and resurrection. Rather; he portrays the motifs of the church’s wall paintings as those of empowerment; healing; marriage; and incarnation; while boldly reidentifying the figure of a woman formerly believed to be a repentant sinner as the Virgin Mary. This richly illustrated volume is a breakthrough work that enhances our understanding of early Christianity at the nexus of Bible; art; and ritual.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Elizabeth R. HallExcellent historical and pictorial overview of the Era.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic book full of beautiful Korean artifacts with great descriptions ...By Michigan ReviewerFantastic book full of beautiful Korean artifacts with great descriptions of said artifacts. This book certainly gave me a far greater appreciation for Korean antiquities. The construction of the book is magnificent. Undoubtedly a must read/own for anyone with more than a passing interest in Korea's illustrious past.
