Parsons, Mikeal C.  (1957-...) <br/><br/>
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 
<br/><br/> 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 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780801028854 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Physiognomy -- Biblical teaching
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>226.406  / M636-P27