Between earth and heaven : liminality and the ascension of Christ in Anglo-Saxon literature /

Examines the teaching of the theology of Christ's ascension in Anglo-Saxon literature, offering the only comprehensive examination of how patristic ascension theology is transmitted, adapted and taught to Anglo-Saxon audiences.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kramer, Johanna, 1972- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2014.
Colección:Manchester medieval literature and culture.
Temas:
Jesus Christ > Ascension.
Jesus Christ > In literature.
Jésus-Christ > Ascension.
Jesus Christ.
450-1100
English literature > Old English, ca. 450-1100 > History and criticism.
Liminality in literature.
Littérature anglaise > ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) > Histoire et critique.
Liminalité dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
LITERARY CRITICISM > General.
Ascension of Jesus Christ.
English literature > Old English.
Literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Biblical sources, patristic authorities, and the development of Ascension theology
  • God's footprints : material symbolism in the Old English Martyrology and Blickling Homily
  • Gateway to salvation : Ascension theology in liminal spaces
  • Walking towards heaven : boundary rituals, community, and Ascension theology in homilies for Rogationtide
  • The liminal Christ in Anglo-Saxon art.

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