Body and character in Luke and Acts The subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity
Parsons, Mikeal C. (1957-...)
Body and character in Luke and Acts The subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity Mikeal C. Parsons - Michigan, U.S.A Baker Academic 2006 - 191tr. Paperback 23cm
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. Mikeal Parsons shows how a number of interesting episodes in Luke and Acts draw upon physiognomy only to subvert it. For example, short physical stature was an indicator of small-mindedness. After his encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus is still short physically
9780801028854
Physiognomy -- Biblical teaching
226.406 / M636-P27
Body and character in Luke and Acts The subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity Mikeal C. Parsons - Michigan, U.S.A Baker Academic 2006 - 191tr. Paperback 23cm
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. Mikeal Parsons shows how a number of interesting episodes in Luke and Acts draw upon physiognomy only to subvert it. For example, short physical stature was an indicator of small-mindedness. After his encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus is still short physically
9780801028854
Physiognomy -- Biblical teaching
226.406 / M636-P27