Saving paradise : how Christianity traded love of this world for crucifixion and empire

Saving paradise : how Christianity traded love of this world for crucifixion and empire /

One of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2008 During their first millennium, Christians filled their sanctuaries with images of Christ as a living presence-as a shepherd, teacher, healer, or an enthroned god. He is serene and surrounded by lush scenes, depictions of this world as paradise. Yet...

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Main Author: Brock, Rita Nakashima
Other Authors: Parker, Rebecca Ann
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : Beacon Press, 2008
Subjects:
Theology > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Theology > History > Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Paradise > Christianity > History of doctrines.
Nature > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Creation.
creating (artistic activity)
creation (doctrinal concept)
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