An Inquiry Into The Shape, The Beauty, And Stature Of The Person Of Christ, And Of The Virgin Mary (1735)

By Thomas Lewis

Book Overview

An Inquiry Into The Shape, The Beauty, And Stature Of The Person Of Christ, And Of The Virgin Mary is a book written by Thomas Lewis in 1735. The book is a detailed exploration of the physical appearance of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, as described in the Bible and other religious texts. The author examines the various depictions of Christ and Mary in art, literature, and folklore, and considers the theological implications of their physical attributes. The book also includes a discussion of the cultural and historical context in which these depictions were created, as well as the role of beauty and physicality in religious devotion. Overall, An Inquiry Into The Shape, The Beauty, And Stature Of The Person Of Christ, And Of The Virgin Mary is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which religious belief intersects with aesthetics and the human body.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165894319
• ISBN13: 9781165894314
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"