{"product_id":"9781441236272","title":"Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions","description":"What can we learn from early Christian imagery about the theological meaning of baptism? Robin Jensen, a leading scholar of early Christian art and worship, examines multiple dimensions of the early Christian baptismal rite. She explores five models for understanding baptism--as cleansing from sin, sickness, and Satan; as incorporation into the community; as sanctifying and illuminative; as death and regeneration; and as the beginning of the new creation--showing how visual images, poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice. Considering image and action together, Jensen offers a holistic and integrated understanding of the power of baptism. The book is illustrated with photos.","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128293015792,"sku":"9781441236272","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441236272_p0.jpg?v=1763800534","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441236272","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}