Bibliograph

Old Testament figures in art, Chiara de Capoa ; edited by Stefano Zuffi ; translated by Thomas Michael Hartmann

Type

Label

Old Testament figures in art, Chiara de Capoa ; edited by Stefano Zuffi ; translated by Thomas Michael Hartmann

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Old Testament figures in art

Oclc number

52714474

Responsibility statement

Chiara de Capoa ; edited by Stefano Zuffi ; translated by Thomas Michael Hartmann

Series statement

Guide to imagery

Summary

Throughout the Middle Ages, sacred Christian art had two objectives: to express veneration for God and to provide illustrative lessons on the Christian faith to a largely illiterate population. Continuing in the spirit of the other books in this series, Old Testament Figures in Art compiles entries on key figures and events in the Old Testament, beginning with the Pentateuch, then drawing from the historical books, the books of wisdom and poetry, and, finally, the prophetic books

Table Of Contents

From the creation to the Tower of Babel -- Story of Abraham -- Story of Jacob -- From Egypt to the Promised Land -- David and Solomon -- Stories and heroes of the Israelites -- Wise men and prophets

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor