Body and Character in Luke and Acts: The Subversion of Physiognomy in Early Christianity

By Mikeal C. Parsons

Book Overview

In the ancient world, it was commonly believed that outward appearance provided clues to inner character. The science relating physical appearance to moral character is called physiognomy. This title shows how a number of episodes in Luke and Acts draw upon physiognomy only to subvert it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080102885X
• ISBN13: 9780801028854
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Exellent!

One of the best books on this unusual subject that I've ever read. I recommend it to anyone studying Luke-Acts.