Body and character in Luke and Acts : the subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity

Body and character in Luke and Acts : the subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity /

In the ancient world, it was commonly believed that outward appearance provided clues to inner character. The "science" relating physical appearance to moral character is called physiognomy. Mikeal Parsons shows how a number of interesting episodes in Luke and Acts draw upon physiognomy on...

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Main Author: Parsons, Mikeal C. (Mikeal Carl), 1957-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, ©2006.
Subjects:
Lukas > Leib.
Lukas > Leiblichkeit.
Lukas > Apostelgeschichte > Leib.
Lukas > Apostelgeschichte > Leiblichkeit.
Bible. > Luke > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Acts > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Acts
Bible. > Luke
New Testament. > Luke > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
New Testament. > Acts > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
30-600
Physiognomy > Biblical teaching.
Physiognomy > Religious aspects > Christianity > History of doctrines > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Lucas (bijbelboek)
Handelingen der Apostelen (bijbelboek)
Fysiognomiek.
Physiognomy > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Traverse des Sioux Library System

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University of Northwestern - St. Paul

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