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

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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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