In the mirror of the Prodigal Son: the pastoral uses of a biblical narrative (c. 1200-1550)
In the Mirror of the Prodigal Son' provides a comprehensive history of the function of the parable of the prodigal son in shaping religious identity in medieval and Reformation Europe. By investigating a wealth of primary sources, the book reveals the interaction between commentaries, sermons,...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
[2018]
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| In: |
Commentaria (volume 9)
Year: 2018 |
| Series/Journal: | Commentaria
volume 9 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Luke
/ Exegesis
/ Church work
/ History 1200-1550
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Preaching
History
16th century
B Prodigal son (Parable) B Preaching History Middle Ages, 600-1500 B Preaching B Preaching Middle Ages B Sermons, Medieval History and criticism B Sermons, Medieval |
| Summary: | In the Mirror of the Prodigal Son' provides a comprehensive history of the function of the parable of the prodigal son in shaping religious identity in medieval and Reformation Europe. By investigating a wealth of primary sources, the book reveals the interaction between commentaries, sermons, religious plays, and images as a decisive factor in the increasing popularity of the prodigal son. Pietro Delcorno highlights the ingenious and multifaceted uses of the parable within pastoral activities and shows the pervasive presence of the Bible in medieval communication. The prodigal son narrative became the ideal story to convey a discourse about sin and penance, grace and salvation. In this way, the parable was established as the paradigmatic biography of any believer |
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| Item Description: | Erschienen: 2017 |
| ISBN: | 9004315071 |