A Cultural Study of Mary and the Annunciation
Download or Read eBook A Cultural Study of Mary and the Annunciation PDF written by Gary Waller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Gary Waller |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 307 |
| Release | : 2015-10-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317316657 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317316657 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Cultural Study of Mary and the Annunciation by : Gary Waller
Book excerpt: 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.
