I've always been interested in what was chosen and why, so please keep
me posted on what you learn. Some parables show up with moderate
frequency in the Romanesque (i.e. the Evil Rich Man, for fairly obvious
reasons) but it seems that the same topoi were chosen over and over
again and some very dramatic scenes from the NT were omitted. I suspect
that current political, social or "theological" events or concerns were
involved. But that remains, as I said, a suspicion.
KW
Jennifer Rinalducci wrote:
>
> As I mentioned in an earlier message, I am currently researching the
> Prodigal Son window at Chartres Cathedral. I have been confronted with the
> question: "Why was this parable chosen for the important cathedrals of
> Chartres (with the only other parable being the Good Samaritan) and
> Bourges, even though it was not a popular image at the time?" I would
> appreciate any ideas on why this story was chosen, especially at Chartres.
>
> Also, does anyone know where I can find an English translation for the
> writings on Chartres by Collette Manhes and Jean-Paul Deremble? I have
> studied French, but my skills are not up to the necessary level.
>
> Thanks,
> Jenna
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