A Cultural Study of Mary and the Annunciation
From Luke to the Enlightenment
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, History
| Author: | Gary Waller | ISBN: | 9781317316657 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gary Waller |
| ISBN: | 9781317316657 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book traces the history of the Annunciation, exploring the deep and lasting impact of the event on the Western imagination. Waller explores the Annunciation from its appearance in Luke’s Gospel, to its rise to prominence in religious doctrine and popular culture, and its gradual decline in importance during the Enlightenment.
This book traces the history of the Annunciation, exploring the deep and lasting impact of the event on the Western imagination. Waller explores the Annunciation from its appearance in Luke’s Gospel, to its rise to prominence in religious doctrine and popular culture, and its gradual decline in importance during the Enlightenment.
