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The Trophies of the Martyrs

- An Art Historical Study of Early Christian Silver Reliquaries

About The Trophies of the Martyrs

In this pioneering study, the first of its kind, Galit Noga-Banai analyses silver reliquaries decorated with Christian figurative themes, offering a clearer and more detailed picture of the beginnings of the cult of relics in the early Church. The book is illustrated with nearly 100 finely reproduced drawings and photographs.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199217748
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • April 23, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 199x249x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 716 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of The Trophies of the Martyrs

In this pioneering study, the first of its kind, Galit Noga-Banai analyses silver reliquaries decorated with Christian figurative themes, offering a clearer and more detailed picture of the beginnings of the cult of relics in the early Church. The book is illustrated with nearly 100 finely reproduced drawings and photographs.

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