Saving paradise
Rita Nakashima Brock
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Saving paradise
Published
2012
Publisher
Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
Pages
576
ISBN-13
9781848252097
Description
A book that restores the idea of Paradise to its rightful place at the center of Christian thoughtWhen Rita Brock and Rebecca Parker began traveling the Mediterranean world in search of art depicting the dead, crucified Jesus, they discovered something that traditional histories of Christianity and Christian art had underplayed or sought to explain away: it took Jesus Christ a thousand years to die.During their first millennium, Christians filled their sanctuaries with images of Christ as a living presence in a vibrant world. He appears as a shepherd, a teacher, a healer, an enthroned god; he is an infant, a youth, and a bearded elder. But he is never dead. When he appears with the cross, he stands in front of it, serene, resurrected. The world around him is ablaze with beauty. These are images of paradise—paradise as this world, permeated and blessed by the presence of God.But once he perished, dying was virtually all Jesus seemed able to do.Saving Paradise offers a fascinating new lens on the history of Christianity, from its first centuries to the present day, asking how its early vision of beauty evolved into a vision of torture, and what changes in society and theology marked that evolution.
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How many pages are in Saving paradise?
This edition of Saving paradise has approximately 576 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Saving paradise?
For most readers, Saving paradise typically takes between 12h 0m and 8h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 144,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Saving paradise?
The estimated word count for Saving paradise is approximately 144,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Saving paradise?
Saving paradise was written by Rita Nakashima Brock.
When was Saving paradise published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.