Aesthetics & the Incarnation in Early Medieval Britain with Dr. Tiffany Beechy

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Tiffany Beechy discuss her book Aesthetics and the Incarnation in Early Medieval Britain. Together they explore the challenges of interpreting artifacts from this time using classical models, emphasizing the importance of vernacular traditions and the role of heteroglossia and oral traditions. Dr. Beechy reviews the complexities of Christ's incarnation, exploring its implications through the lens of Baroque aesthetics and the wisdom tradition. She also discusses the intersections of Celtic Christianity and the theological dynamics of representation, particularly in the context of iconoclasm in Britain. 

Make sure to check out Dr. Beechy's book: Aesthetics and the Incarnation in Early Medieval Britain: Materiality and the Flesh of the Word 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0268205159/

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. 

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