Body and character in Luke and Acts The subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity Mikeal C. Parsons

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TextLanguage: 0 eng Publication details: Michigan, U.S.A; Baker Academic; 2006Description: 191tr; Paperback; 23cmISBN:

9780801028854

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Physiognomy -- Biblical teaching

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226.406
M636-P27

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Summary: 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

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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

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