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Body and character in Luke and Acts the subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity

How the gospel writer and historian challenges ancient cultural conventions.

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  • "In the ancient world, it was commonly believed that outward appearance provided clues to inner character. The "science" relating physical appearance to moral character is called physiognomy. Mikeal Parsons shows how a number of interesting episodes in Luke and Acts draw upon physiognomy only to subvert it. For example, short physical stature was an indicator of small-mindedness. After his encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus is still short physically; however, his small-mindedness has been healed, and he repays fourfold those he has defrauded. Thus Luke ultimately denies that any direct line can be drawn between physical appearance and moral character."
  • "How the gospel writer and historian challenges ancient cultural conventions."@en

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  • "Livres électroniques"
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  • "Criticism, interpretation, etc"@en
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  • "Body and character in Luke and Acts : the subversion of physiognomy in Early Christianity"
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