Jesus and Mary Reimagined in Early Christian Literature

by Vernon K. Robbins and Jonathan M. Potter

Book Overview

The essays in this collection explore the diverse character of emerging Christian narratives. From priestly beginnings at the temple in Luke to the enigmatic figure of the cross of light in Acts of John, early Christians found a variety of ways to interpret and express the storylines of Jesus, Mary, and other important figures. By reconfiguring and relocating existing resources of texts and topoi, each of the works examined creates new images and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1628370637
• ISBN13: 9781628370638
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: SBL Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"