{"product_id":"staurogram-book-dieter-t-roth-9780567704085","title":"The 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":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":52698826637585,"sku":"NGR9780567704085","price":93.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53786027753745,"sku":"NLS9780567704085","price":89.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780567704085.jpg?v=1788604375","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/staurogram-book-dieter-t-roth-9780567704085","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}