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1 online resource (xiii, 200 pages, 39 pages of plates) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-190) and index. |
| Summary |
Between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries images of a wounded and bloody Christ proliferated in England, appearing in sermons, drama, church decorations, and spiritual treatises. Some scholars see these graphic portrayals of suffering as signs of a new emphasis on Jesus's humanity, while others see renewed emphasis on a terrifying God of vengeance. Ross, however, argues that these explanations have misunderstood the nature of medieval attitudes toward the suffering Christ. Analysing a wide range of textual and pictorial evidence, she finds that in their encounters with the wounded Jesus - the Saviour whose blood nurtures, feeds, and heals human persons - medieval believers found the God of mercy and love. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Crucifixion -- Art.
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Jesus Christ. |
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Crucifixion. |
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Jesus Christ -- Art -- Crucifixion. |
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Jésus-Christ -- Crucifiement -- Art. |
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Suffering of God -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500.
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God (Christianity) -- Mercy -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500.
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Christian art and symbolism -- England -- Medieval, 500-1500.
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Christian literature, English (Middle) -- History and criticism.
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Christian literature, English (Middle) |
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Electronic books.
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Art.
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Art.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ross, Ellen M., 1959- Grief of God. New York : Oxford University Press, 1997 019510451X (DLC) 96005502 (OCoLC)34354945 |
| ISBN |
1429415304 (electronic book) |
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9781429415309 (electronic book) |
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1280528753 |
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9781280528750 |
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019510451X (Cloth) |
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9780195104516 |
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