01264nam a2200313 a 4500 20260119070430.0 2021-12-22 15:57:01 9780801028854 1 0 eng 226.406 M636-P27 Parsons, Mikeal C. (1957-...) Author 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 Physiognomy -- Biblical teaching https://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/ImageCover/2021/12/22/1078.jpg Cover Image 211001 TKH 6226 6226 0 0 0 0 TVCD TVCD 2026-01-20 0.00 0 TVCD-6226 0.00 BK