Baptism - The Divine Touch
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5617/acta.5711Abstract
In the original version of the medallion in the Neonian Baptistery, John the Baptist lays his hand on the head of Christ while baptizing him. In the article, the author argues that this motif is of special importance for the interpretation of the ritual act taking place beneath the cupola. When the priest touches the head of the baptisand, the participators in the rite achieve a visual glimpse of divine presence. As God’s acts have a hidden character, the very visual course of events taking place in the baptistery gives the opportunity of discussing divine intervention in early Christianity.
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