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Artistic representations were of significant value to early
Christian communities. In Christ the
Miracle Worker in Early Christian Art, Lee Jefferson argues that images
provided visual representations of vital religious and theological truths
crucial to the faithful and projected concepts beyond the limitations of the
written and spoken word. Images of Christ performing miracles or healings
functioned as advertisements for Christianity and illustrated the nature of
Christ. Using these images of Christ, Jefferson examines the power of art, its
role in fostering devotion, and the deep connection between art and its
elucidation of pivotal theological claims.
Christian communities. In Christ the
Miracle Worker in Early Christian Art, Lee Jefferson argues that images
provided visual representations of vital religious and theological truths
crucial to the faithful and projected concepts beyond the limitations of the
written and spoken word. Images of Christ performing miracles or healings
functioned as advertisements for Christianity and illustrated the nature of
Christ. Using these images of Christ, Jefferson examines the power of art, its
role in fostering devotion, and the deep connection between art and its
elucidation of pivotal theological claims.
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About the author
Lee M. Jefferson is assistant professor of religion at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. His area of interest is the development of the Christian tradition and art and imagery of Late Antiquity. He has published articles on aspects of early Christianity in Religion and the Arts, Studia Patristica, and Religion Compass. He is a recipient of the Kirk Award for Teaching Excellence.
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