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In the Mirror of the Prodigal Son: The Pastoral Uses of a Biblical Narrative (C. 1200-1550)

  • Hardback
  • 564 pages
  • Publisher: Brill
  • 16.1 x 23.9 x 3.9 cm

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In the Mirror of the Prodigal Son provides a comprehensive history of the function of the parable of the prodigal son in shaping religious identity in medieval and Reformation Europe. By investigating a wealth of primary sources, the book reveals the interaction between commentaries, sermons, religious plays, and images as a decisive factor in the increasing popularity of the prodigal son. Pietro Delcorno highlights the ingenious and multifaceted uses of the parable within pastoral activities and shows the pervasive presence of the Bible in medieval communication. The prodigal son narrative became the ideal story to convey a discourse about sin and penance, grace and salvation. In this way, the parable was established as the paradigmatic biography of any believer.

  • Title

    In the Mirror of the Prodigal Son: The Pastoral Uses of a Biblical Narrative (C. 1200-1550)

  • Author

    Pietro Delcorno

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Brill

  • Published

    October 2017

  • Weight

    999g

  • Page Count

    564

  • Dimensions

    16.1 x 23.9 x 3.9 cm

  • ISBN

    9789004315075

  • ISBN-10

    9004315071

  • Eden Code

    5609591

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