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OverviewBetween earth and heaven examines the teaching of the theology of Christ's ascension in Anglo-Saxon literature, offering the only comprehensive examination of how patristic ascension theology is transmitted, adapted and taught to Anglo-Saxon audiences. This book argues that Anglo-Saxon authors recognise the Ascension as fundamentally liminal in nature, as concerned with crossing boundaries and inhabiting dual states. In their teaching, authors convert abstract theology into concrete motifs reflecting this liminality, such as the gates of heaven and Christ's footprints. By examining a range of liminal imagery, Between earth and heaven demonstrates the consistent sophistication and unity of Ascension theology in such diverse sources as Latin and Old English homilies, religious poetry, liturgical practices, and lay popular beliefs and rituals. This study not only refines our evaluation of Anglo-Saxon authors' knowledge of patristic theology and their process of source adaptation, but also offers a new understanding of the methods of religious instruction and uses of religious texts in Anglo-Saxon England, capturing their lived significance to contemporary audiences. -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Johanna Kramer , Anke Bernau , Rebecca MortimerPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780719087899ISBN 10: 0719087899 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 31 March 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Biblical sources, patristic authorities, and the development of Ascension theology 2. God’s footprints: Material symbolism in the Old English Martyrology and Blickling Homily 11 3. Gateway to salvation: Ascension theology in liminal spaces 4. Walking towards heaven: Boundary rituals, community, and Ascension theology in homilies for Rogationtide 5. The liminal Christ in Anglo-Saxon art Afterword Bibliography Index -- .Reviewshttp://illumination.missouri.edu/s14/ascent_to_heaven -- . Ascent to heaven Author InformationJohanna Kramer is Associate Professor of English at the University of Missouri Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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