Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint)-image
Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint)-image
Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint)-image
Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint)-image
Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint)-image

Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint)

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PAGES: 270 RATING: 5 Stars for cultural impact and depth COPYRIGHT DATE: 1985 Intended Audience: Scholars and history enthusiasts Publisher: Yale University Press Unit Quantity: 1 Item Weight: 1.8 pounds Type: Monograph Number of Pages: 270 Book Title: Jesus Through the Centuries height: 1.2 inches EXTRA: Scholarly notes and bibliography included Features: High-quality cloth binding and acid-free paper width: 6.5 in Item Height: 1.2 inches SUBJECT: Religion and Culture Item Width: 6.5 in Illustrator: Various classical art reproductions Vintage: Yes, over 40 years old COLLECTIBLE: Yes, high-demand first edition from Yale Press ISBN: 0300034962 Edition: First Edition Author: Jaroslav Pelikan Language: English Genre: Non-Fiction History Era: Modern Era Intellectual History Original Language: English INTENDED LEVEL: Academic and General Interest MISCELLANEOUS: Historical and Cultural Analysis Publication Year: 1985 SUBLECT AREA: Religious Studies Country of Origin: USA, New Haven SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES: Includes 16 color and 12 black-and-white plates Literary Movement: Historical Theology LITTLE KNOWN: Won the 1986 Frederic G. Melcher Book Award Narrative Type: Historical and Cultural Analysis REVIEWS: Highly acclaimed by the New York Times and Time Magazine BINDING: Hardcover with Dust Jacket THEME: Cultural Evolution of the Image of Christ Format: Hardcover Topic: Monograph Item Length: 9.5 inches

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Jesus Through the Centuries, J. Pelikan (1985, Yale U. Press, hardcover, mint). Rather than a theological defense, the text serves as a sophisticated cultural biography, tracing the evolution of an influential persona from a first-century teacher to a global icon of justice and beauty. This fascinating chronicle explores how a single figure shaped nearly two millennia of Western thought, art, and politics. Rather than a theological defense, the text serves as a sophisticated cultural biography, tracing the evolution of an influential persona from a first-century teacher to a global icon of justice and beauty. The author meticulously examines how every age reshaped this image to reflect its own social ideals and artistic movements. Readers encounter a journey through the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the industrial age, witnessing the shifting perceptions held by poets, philosophers, and common folk alike. It is a brilliant synthesis of history and sociology that remains remarkably relevant. The prose flows with an accessible elegance, making complex academic concepts feel like a compelling narrative. This specific copy offers a tactile connection to the original release of a masterpiece that redefined its field upon publication. Keys: historical, biography, western, civilization, cultural, impact, theology, Christology, academic, masterpiece, religious, philosophy, intellectual, legacy, iconography, sociological. Jaroslav Pelikan was a preeminent historian of Christianity and the Sterling Professor of History at Yale University. He authored over 30 books, including the massive five-volume series The Christian Tradition. A renowned scholar, he served as president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and received numerous prestigious awards. T his first edition hardcover in excellent condition commands a premium due to its scholarly significance and Yale Press imprint. Current market data for early printings shows strong performance among collectors of religious monographs. The absence of typical library markings or spine wear significantly enhances its valuation over standard used copies.

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