CONTENTS

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

I. Method 1-7

II. Historical Considerations ; Stylistic Considerations ; Monumental Art of the first Three Centuries 8-17

III. Domestic Christian Art 18-23

IV. Xystus III 24-35

V. Liberius 36-39

VI. The Basilica Sicinini 40-46

VII. Artistic Considerations 47-51

PART I

THE PROTOTYPICAL DECORATIONS OF THE NAVE

The. First Typological Series : Abraham

I. Introductory 55-57

II. Abraham, Melchizedek, and Christ 58-66

III. Abraham and the Three Angels 67-80

IV. The Separation of Lot from Abraham 81-88

The Second Typological Series : Jacob 89-96

I. Introductory

II. Jacob and Rachel, Leah and Laban. — Esau 97-119

Jacob's blessing. — Esau receives Isaac's blessing. — Rachel announces Jacob's arrival. — Jacob enters Laban's household. — Jacob serves for Rachel — Jacob asks the hand of Rachel. — Jacob's marriage with Rachel — The compact between Jacob and Laban. — The dividing of Jacob's sheep from those of Laban. — The incident of the rods. — God commands Jacob to depart. — Jacob communicates the command of God to Leah and Rachel— Jacob sends messengers to Esau.— The meeting of Jacob and Esau.

III. Jacob as Shepherd and Bridegroom : a Type of Christ 120-125

IV. Hamor, Shechem, and the Sons of Leah 126-136

Hamor and Shechem before Jacob. — Jacob and his sons. — Negotiations between the King of Shechem and the sons of Leah.— Hamor and Shechem address their subjects. — The typological significance of the relation between Hamor and Shechem and the sons of Leah.

The Third Typological Series: Moses

I. Introductory 137-141

II. The Adoption of Moses 142-150

III. Moses among the Philosophers 151-160

IV. Moses' Marriage 161-168

V. The Calling of Moses 169-173

VI. Passage of the Red Sea 174-179

VII. The Covenant between God and His People 180-183

VIII. The Miracle of the Quails 184-185

IX. The Bitter Waters of Marah 186-189

X. The Rejection of the Embassage of Israel by Edom 190-193

XI. The Defeat of Amalek 194-197

XII. The Mission of the Envoys 198-201

XIII. The Stoning of Moses 202-206

XIV. The Second Covenant, and the Passing of Moses 207-211

The Fourth Typological Series : Joshua

I. Introductory 212-214

II. The Passage of the Jordan 215-221

III. Jesus' Envoys 222-225

IV. Joshua before the Angel of the Lord 226-229

V. The Return of the Envoys 230-231

VI. The Fall of Jericho. — The Procession of the Ark 232-238

VII. The Siege of Gibeon. — Delivery of Gibeon 239-243

VIII. The sudden Appearance of "Jesus" Nave. — Pursuit of the Enemy. — The Hailstorm 244-250

IX. The Staying of Sun and Moon 251-254

X. The Condemnation of the Five Kings. — The Division of the Spoil 255-257

XI. The Typological Aspect of the History of Joshua 258-272

PART II

THE ANTITYPICAL DECORATIONS OF THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH : THE ADVENT OF THE LOGOS AND HIS RECEPTION

I. Introductory 275-276

II. The Mystery of the Virgin-Birth 277-294

III. The Mercy Seat 295-312

IV. The Repudiation of Christ by the Jews. Simeon's Prophecy 313-328

V. The Coming of the Orient to Christ 329-344

VI. Occidental Philosophy a Guide to Christ 345-353

VII. The Martyrdom of the Innocents 354-360

VIII. Herod, Priests, and Magi 361-365

IX. Jerusalem and Bethlehem 366-370

X. Summary 371-380

CONCLUSION AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.

I. Conclusion 383-391

II. General Considerations 392-400

APPENDICES.

I. Chronological Table of Notes on the later History, Restorations, Bibliography, and Reproductions of the Mosaics of S. Maria Maggiore 403-405

II. Documentary Evidence concerning recent Restorations 406-410

III. Abstract of de Rossi's Mosaici di S. Maria Maggiore 411-414

IV. Abstract of Ainalof's Studies on the Mosaici of S. Maria Maggiore 415-419

V. Table of Synchronous Events 420-421

Index 423-428