From the Mandylion of Edessa to the Shroud of Turin: the metamorphosis and manipulation of a legend
Andrea Nicolotti reconstructs the history and iconography of an ancient image of Christ, the acheiropoieton (""not made by human hands"") Mandylion of Edessa. He refutes the theory that the Mandylion still exists and is known as the Shroud of Turin
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston
Brill
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Series/Journal: | Art and Material Culture in Medieval and Renaissance Europe
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| Further subjects: | B
Holy Face of Edessa
Holy Face of Edessa
B Electronic books B Holy Face of Edessa B Jesus Christ Relics Jesus Christ B Holy Shroud B Jesus Christ Relics |
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| Summary: | Andrea Nicolotti reconstructs the history and iconography of an ancient image of Christ, the acheiropoieton (""not made by human hands"") Mandylion of Edessa. He refutes the theory that the Mandylion still exists and is known as the Shroud of Turin |
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| Item Description: | Print version record |
| ISBN: | 9004278524 |