Michael Peppard provides a historical and theological reassessment of the oldest Christian building ever discovered; the third-century house-church at Dura-Europos. Contrary to commonly held assumptions about Christian initiation; Peppard contends that rituals here did not primarily embody notions of death and resurrection. Rather; he portrays the motifs of the churchrsquo;s wall paintings as those of empowerment; healing; marriage; and incarnation; while boldly reidentifying the figure of a woman formerly believed to be a repentant sinner as the Virgin Mary. This richly illustrated volume is a breakthrough work that enhances our understanding of early Christianity at the nexus of Bible; art; and ritual.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Wright StuffBy PugwashVolumes have been written about Frank Lloyd Wright. His design still stands as a testament to his creative genius. A trip to Falling Water reveals a home built in 1935 that still radiates a transcendent and timeless modernity. The guides are breathless devotees of a spectral master.Wright inspired feelings that crossed over a wide spectrum. Genius. charlatan. irascible eccentric. and more. Through his brilliance came many schemes with which to enrich himself. Often finding himself over budget on his projects. he could be obsequious to his clients in getting more money. He raised money later in life by taking the apprenticeship model to a new level. and charging young people to live communally with him as devotees. carrying out a wide array of projects.Yet. his fusion of design utilizing nature and geometry brought him widespread fame. respect and awe. From his first projects in the early 1900s to gain nationwide attention. he became a lightning rod for his behavior. for the tragedies that befell him. and for his work. Today. his name inspires reverence and awe.This brief bio attempts to dispel many of the misperceptions of this complicated and brilliant man. It may partially succeed in this endeavor. but it does shed light on some of his work. though not in excessive detail. For a reader that does not want to wade through a 500 page intensive manuscript of this historic figure. it is a good primer.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. gift for grandson. recommended.By R. BoydI bought these books for my grandson who was doing a school report on Wright. I havent seen the book but Max and his family thought it was good.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Frank lloyd Wright and his influence on modern architectureBy B. W. SassThe author of this book. Ada Louise Huxtable. is a well known architectural historian. critic. and journalist.This book is a compact review of modern architecture that features a superficial portrait of FLW - his life. philosophy. theories and personality - and his influence on architecture. internationally. There are about ten poorly reproduced black and white photographs that provide inadequate illustration of the FLW style and work.This short treatment is not intended to be a serious or technical study of the great architects work. There are other biographies and volumes for that. Huxtable handles skillfully the balance between an almost prurient coverage of the details of FLWs always erratic and sometimes tragic life with the history and analysis of the man and his work. This book is definitely a popularization of abig subject and as such appears to be be intended for the neophyte or casual reader.
