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The Edinburgh companion to the Bible and the arts /

Examines the changing relationship between the Bible and the arts, showing how the arts portray biblical stories in various ways and through various media, and how 'the' Bible is actually multiple entities: fiercely contested translations in many languages. Generously illustrated with exam...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Prickett, Stephen
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2014.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:Examines the changing relationship between the Bible and the arts, showing how the arts portray biblical stories in various ways and through various media, and how 'the' Bible is actually multiple entities: fiercely contested translations in many languages. Generously illustrated with examples including painting, architecture and stained glass.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxi, 576 pages, [32] pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), facsimiles (some color).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781474471794
147447179X