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Illuminating Luke: The Infancy Narrative in Italian Renaissance Painting.


Art historian Heidi J. Hornik and New Testament scholar Mikeal C. Parsons Parsons, city (1990 pop. 11,924), Labette co., SE Kans.; inc. 1871. It is a shipping point for dairy products, grain, and livestock. Manufactures include ammunition, wire and paper products, plastics, and appliances.  work together in Illuminating il·lu·mi·nate  
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 Luke: The Infancy Narrative in Italian Renaissance Painting
See also:Italian Renaissance painting, development of themes


Italian Renaissance painting is the painting of the period from the early 15th to mid 16th centuries occurring within the area of present-day Italy, but at that time divided into many
 (Trinity Press International, $34.95) to discuss five paintings as interpretations of Lukan texts. The stress is on the painters and their paintings. Hornik is an informed art historian. The color prints of the paintings are good. More art historical than biblical interpretation, this work will be good reading in the Christmas season. EK

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