What did Jesus look like? Reclaiming Jesus the Jew in art and religious education

Jesus’ appearance is not recorded in the New Testament, apart from some incidental mentions of his clothing. Nevertheless, his appearance is the most recorded feature in the history of world art. None of these images is based on primary sources; most, especially the most popular and influential imag...

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Main Author: Ryan, Maurice (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 2021
In: Journal of Religious Education
Year: 2021, Volume: 69, Issue: 2, Pages: 239-252
IxTheo Classification:CE Christian art
HD Early Judaism
NBF Christology
RF Christian education; catechetics
Further subjects:B Kitsch
B Jesus art
B Jewish-Christian relations
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