{"product_id":"staurogram","title":"Staurogram","description":"\u003cb\u003eDieter T. Roth presents an extensive study of the so-called “staurogram,” argued to be the earliest visual depiction of the crucifixion of Christ\u003c\/b\u003e. Roth examines the origins of this depiction in early New Testament manuscripts as a ligature or compendium of two letters in certain abbreviations of the words “cross” (\u003ci\u003estauros\u003c\/i\u003e in Greek) or “crucify” (\u003ci\u003estauroo \u003c\/i\u003ein Greek) in which the Greek letter \u003ci\u003erho\u003c\/i\u003e is superimposed upon the Greek letter \u003ci\u003etau.\u003c\/i\u003e In this work, the staurogram, ultimately understood to be a simple yet powerful depiction of Jesus crucified, is analyzed and located within the framework of ancient abbreviations, the \u003ci\u003enomina sacra,\u003c\/i\u003e and the developing Christian visual culture in order to offer, for the first time, a wide-ranging presentation of this symbol in early Christianity. From the symbol’s origins within words in some of our earliest, extant New Testament manuscripts to its use as a free-standing Christogram, this volume provides important insight into how Christians, beginning with the staurogram, depicted visually their faith in a crucified Christ.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56643443196248,"sku":"9780567704085","price":102.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780567704085.jpg?v=1780035369","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/staurogram","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}