Crucifixion and Resurrection

Many symbols used today had their beginning in the Middle Ages, 600 to 1500 A.D. Follows the life of Jesus from baptism to his death & resurrection. Empahsizes Old Testament prophesies & details importance of medieval plays. Using original medieval sculpture, this documentary illustrates changes--artistic, historic, & theological--that influenced Christian symbolism. Sculpture from more than 30 European churches plus British Museum & Musee du Louvre. Details change form early medieval to Late Gothic. Authentic plainsong. Vol. I: Madonna & Child (booklet, 1-882238-02-8; video 1-882238-00-1), 1993 CAVE (Catholic Audio-Visual Educators) Commendation, covers Incarnation & change in the staus of the Virgin Mary; Vol. II Heaven or Hell: The Last Judgement (booklet, 1-882238-06-0; video: 1-882238-05-2) discusses John's Apocalyptic vision & influence of four Latin Fathers. Author: Art History Professor Lois Swan Jones. Audience: those interested in Christian symbolism, art, history, theology & literature. All accompany 50-minute video. Order from Swan/Jones Productions, 407 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247-6693; 800-736-5663, 214-528-2732.Jones, Lois S. is the author of 'Crucifixion and Resurrection', published 1994 under ISBN 9781882238040 and ISBN 1882238044.