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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Good day, eh! For a study from a slightly different viewpoint that provides what seems to me (a dogmatician, not an art historian) a striking parallel to Dennis's comments, see Herman Sasse, "The Theology of the Cross" in WE CONFESS JESUS CHRIST. I believe Sasse's brief history of the development of crosses to crucifixes to shockingly realistic crucifixes may illuminate this discussion. Sasse's general theme -- libelously adumbrated -- is that ecclesiastical art was didactic and responded to the perceived didactic needs of the times in the middle ages. He explains the development of crucifixes in these terms in the first part of his essay, then turns to the development of Luther's theology of the cross in the latter portion. It is the first portion that seems to me to speak cogently to our discussion. Kindest regards to all for what has been for me a most interesting discussion. We Reformation types see farther when we stand on the shoulders of you medievalists. Thanks for yet another leg up! Frank Frank Morgret 15 Towering Hts -- #1206 St Catharines, Ontario CANADA L2T 3G7 [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html