The theme of Raphael’s Disputàdel Sacramento(Disputation of the Holy Sacrament)has perplexed scholars over the years.Though the subject of theology has been mentioned,no one has shown in depth how the painting reflects theology or how the figures work together to present a unified theme on theology.Questions remain concerning the broader theological meaning of the Disputà.This study will reexamine the material and offer a deeper interpretation based on early Christian iconography and a study of figures from early Church history.From an early Christian point of view,it will be shown how the presence of specific figures in the Disputàexplain the Eucharistic tradition through apostolic succession since the time of the early Church.
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