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082 _bM636-P27
100 _aParsons, Mikeal C.
100 _d(1957-...)
100 _eAuthor
245 _aBody and character in Luke and Acts
245 _bThe subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity
245 _cMikeal C. Parsons
260 _aMichigan, U.S.A
260 _bBaker Academic
260 _c2006
300 _a191tr.
300 _bPaperback
300 _c23cm
520 _aIn 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
650 _aPhysiognomy -- Biblical teaching
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