Representations of the Blessed Virgin Mary in World Literature and Art

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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This interdisciplinary study explores Marian imagery and representations in world literature and art throughout the centuries. This book demonstrates the widespread deep veneration of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in various countries and different Christian traditions. Devotion to the Holy Virgin has served as a bridge to different cultures, overcoming all types of possible borders. Religious and cultural literacy is crucial for domestic and international politics, the practice of peace, harmony, justice and prosperity. This book also gives recognition and pays homage to the influence of the image of Mater Dolorosa in shaping art and literature around the world.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-07-27
Mått160 x 236 x 17 mm
Vikt458 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor174
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781498554343

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion
Konsthistoria inom Kultur

Introduction: Ave MariaThe Holy Mary as the Virgin PriestChapter 1: The Flesh of Mary and the Body of Christ: Typological and Artistic Depictions of the Marian Priest Catholic Veneration of the Virgin Mary Chapter 2: Comparative Study of the Image of Virgin Mary of Czestochowa and Virgin of GuadalupeThe Mother of God in Byzantine Art Chapter 3: Fighting for the Spotlight: Mary in Byzantine Art and LiteratureThe Blessed Virgin Mary in Medieval TimesChapter 4: Sing the Praise of Mary: Mariology in Medieval Latin HymnsThe Virgin Mary in China and JapanChapter 5: The Christian Bodhisttva in China: Sinicization of the Virgin Mary in Chinese Catholic LiteratureChapter 6: The Mother of Sorrows as HibakushaConclusion