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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100198897413
ISBN-139780198897415
eBay Product ID (ePID)24060720684
Product Key Features
Number of Pages656 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOxford Handbook of Christmas
Publication Year2023
SubjectSermons / Christian, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, History
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion, Social Science
AuthorTimothy Larsen
SeriesOxford Handbooks Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight44.1 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width6.7 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Reviews"The Oxford Handbook of Christmas is impressively comprehensive." -- Daniel N. Gullotta, The Current"Timothy Larsen has put together a very readable collection, ideal for dipping into, full of fascination." -- Rowan Williams, Times Literary Supplement, "The Oxford Handbook of Christmas is impressively comprehensive." -- Daniel N. Gullotta, The Current"Timothy Larsen has put together a very readable collection, ideal for dipping into, full of fascination." -- Rowan Williams, Times Literary Supplement"Representing both a timely and a significant contribution to the field, this edited collection draws together an impressively varied complication of contributions, from social history, literature, music, art, theology, biblical studies, and law, and should without doubt now be considered a stalwart companion for anyone embarking on work in this area." -- Journal of Festive Studies, [T]his vast collection, edited by Timothy Larsen --an expert in Victorian religious life--offers stimulating essays on what might be called Christmasness; thus it will be ever timely., "The Oxford Handbook of Christmas is impressively comprehensive." -- Daniel N. Gullotta, The Current
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal394.2663
Table Of ContentPart I: History1. The Dating of Christmas: The Early Church2. The Middle Ages3. The Reformation and Early Modern Periods4. The Nineteenth Century5. The Twentieth and Twenty-First CenturiesPart II: Theology6. The Old Testament7. The New Testament8. Jesus Christ and the Incarnation9. The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Virgin BirthPart III: Worshipping Communities10. Roman Catholicism11. Eastern Orthodoxy12. Lutheranism13. Anglicanism14. Reformed and Dissenting ProtestantsPart IV: The Nativity Story15. The Holy Family16. Gabriel and the Angels17. Bethlehem and the Census18. The Magi and the Star19. The Inn, the Manger, the Swaddling Clothes, the Shepherds, and the AnimalsPart V: Traditions20. The Winter Solstice and other Celebrations of the Season21. St Nicholas to Santa Claus22. Trees and Decorations23. Gifts and Charity24. Children and Childhood25. Food and DrinkPart VI: The Arts26. Carols and Music to 190027. Carols and Music since 190028. Paintings29. Plays30. Poetry31. Fiction32. Film and TelevisionPart VII: Around the World33. Bethlehem and the Middle East34. Catholic Europe35. Germany and Scandinavia36. Russia37. The United Kingdom38. The United States39. Africa40. Asia41. Latin America and the CaribbeanPart VIII: The State and Society42. Public Holidays and the Law43. Commercialism and Consumerism44. Secularity45. Culture WarsEpilogue: The Many True Meanings of Christmas
SynopsisThe Oxford Handbook of Christmas provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary account of all aspects of Christmas across the globe, from the specifically religious to the purely cultural. The contributions are drawn from a distinguished group of international experts from across numerous disciplines, including literary scholars, theologians, historians, biblical scholars, sociologists, anthropologists, art historians, and legal experts. The volume provides authoritative treatments of a range of topics, from the origins of Christmas to the present; decorating trees to eating plum pudding; from the Bible to contemporary worship; from carols to cinema; from the Nativity Story to Santa Claus; from Bethlehem to Japan; from Catholics to Baptists; from secularism to consumerism.Christmas is the biggest celebration on the planet. Every year, a significant percentage of the world's population is drawn to this holiday--from Cape Cod to Cape Town, from South America to South Korea, and on and on across the globe. The Christmas season takes up a significant part of the entire year. For many countries, the holiday is a major force in their national economy. Moreover, Christmas is not just a modern holiday, but has been an important feast for most Christians since the fourth century and a dominant event in many cultures and countries for over a millennium. The Oxford Handbook of Christmas provides an invaluable reference point for anyone interested in this global phenomenon., The Oxford Handbook of Christmas provides a comprehensive account of all aspects of Christmas across the globe, from the specifically religious to the purely cultural. Contributions by experts from across numerous disciplines cover a range of topics, such as decorating trees, carols, cinema, the Nativity, and the influence of consumerism., The Oxford Handbook of Christmas provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary account of all aspects of Christmas across the globe, from the specifically religious to the purely cultural. The contributions are drawn from a distinguished group of international experts from across numerous disciplines, including literary scholars, theologians, historians, biblical scholars, sociologists, anthropologists, art historians, and legal experts. The volume provides authoritative treatments of a range of topics, from the origins of Christmas to the present; decorating trees to eating plum pudding; from the Bible to contemporary worship; from carols to cinema; from the Nativity Story to Santa Claus; from Bethlehem to Japan; from Catholics to Baptists; from secularism to consumerism. Christmas is the biggest celebration on the planet. Every year, a significant percentage of the world's population is drawn to this holiday--from Cape Cod to Cape Town, from South America to South Korea, and on and on across the globe. The Christmas season takes up a significant part of the entire year. For many countries, the holiday is a major force in their national economy. Moreover, Christmas is not just a modern holiday, but has been an important feast for most Christians since the fourth century and a dominant event in many cultures and countries for over a millennium. The Oxford Handbook of Christmas provides an invaluable reference point for anyone interested in this global phenomenon.
LC Classification NumberGT4985
