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Kissing was one of the most widely practiced early Christian rituals. Kissing Christians presents the first comprehensive study of how ancient controversies concerning this rite became part of larger debates regarding the internal structure of ancient Christian communities and their relations with outsiders.

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"Penn has succeeded admirably. . . . Kissing Christians has broken new ground, greatly enriching our understanding of this important Christian liturgical ritual and community-forming practice." * The Medieval Review *
"This fascinating study should serve as an invitation to scholars of ancient Christian discourse, symbol, and liturgy to take the kiss seriously, but not only that: Kissing Christians invites a reconsideration of the intersection of discourse and practice throughout the early Christian period." * Church History *

Kissing Christians

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      Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press
      Published 26 September 2005
      ISBN-13 9780812238808
      978-0812238808
      ISBN-10 081223880X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Kissing was one of the most widely practiced early Christian rituals. Kissing Christians presents the first comprehensive study of how ancient controversies concerning this rite became part of larger debates regarding the internal structure of ancient Christian communities and their relations with outsiders.

      Trade Review
      "Penn has succeeded admirably. . . . Kissing Christians has broken new ground, greatly enriching our understanding of this important Christian liturgical ritual and community-forming practice." * The Medieval Review *
      "This fascinating study should serve as an invitation to scholars of ancient Christian discourse, symbol, and liturgy to take the kiss seriously, but not only that: Kissing Christians invites a reconsideration of the intersection of discourse and practice throughout the early Christian period." * Church History *

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