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Routledge - The Grotesque Body in Early Christian Discourse

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Explore the complex relationship between the human form and early religious thought in this scholarly study from Routledge. The Grotesque Body in Early Christian Discourse examines how apocryphal and canonical documents utilized vivid imagery to shape Christian history from the first to the third century. This work investigates the ways in which grotesque images of the body were used to convey meaning, often blending humor and playfulness with elements of the repulsive and the fearful. By analyzing the iconography of bodily cruelty and visceral morality, this study provides a detailed look at how these concepts were developed and refined during the formative years of the faith. Readers will find a deep analysis of diverse sources, including Greek comedy, Roman and Jewish demonology, and various metamorphosis traditions. This book offers a unique perspective on how these powerful images originated and were adopted throughout early Christian literature, making it an essential resource for those studying ancient history, theology, and the evolution of religious discourse.

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Examines early Christian apocryphal and canonical documents to understand the role of the human body in religious discourse.

Analyzes the development of iconography related to bodily cruelty and visceral morality from the first to the third century.

Explores the connection between grotesque imagery and various themes including humor, fear, and the repulsive.

Draws from a wide range of historical sources such as Greek comedy and Roman and Jewish demonology.

Investigates the influence of metamorphosis traditions on early Christian literature and bodily imagery.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1845538854
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 May 2012
Listed Since: 19 July 2011

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