Between Earth and Heaven: Liminality and the Ascension of Christ

Between Earth and HeavenLiminality and the Ascension of Christ in Anglo-Saxon Literature\nAuthor(s): Johanna Kramer\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Manchester University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Manchester University Press\nISBN-13: 9780719087899, 978-0719087899\nSynopsis\nBetween earth and heaven examines the teaching of the theology of Christs ascension in Anglo-Saxon literature, offering the only comprehensive examination of how patristic ascension theology is transmitted, adapted and taught to Anglo-Saxon audiences. This book argues that Anglo-Saxon authors recognise the Ascension as fundamentally liminal in nature, as concerned with crossing boundaries and inhabiting dual states. In their teaching, authors convert abstract theology into concrete motifs reflecting this liminality, such as the gates of heaven and Christs footprints. \n\nBy examining a range of liminal imagery, Between earth and heaven demonstrates the consistent sophistication and unity of Ascension theology .