Church Symbolism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161371888)

Church Symbolism by F. R. Webber is a comprehensive guide to the symbols and meanings behind the various objects, rituals, and practices found in Christian churches. The book explores the rich history and tradition of church symbolism, tracing its roots back to the early days of Christianity and examining its evolution over time. The author provides detailed explanations of the symbolism behind everything from the architecture and layout of churches to the vestments worn by clergy and the objects used in worship, such as the chalice and paten. The book also delves into the symbolism of the liturgical year, including the significance of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Throughout the book, Webber draws on a wide range of sources, including scripture, theological writings, and historical accounts, to provide a thorough and engaging exploration of church symbolism. Whether you are a student of theology, a member of the clergy, or simply interested in learning more about the rich symbolism and tradition of the Christian church, Church Symbolism is an essential resource.1938. An explanation of the more important symbols of the Old and New Testaments, the primitive, the medieval and the modern church. This volume does not confine itself to any particular denomination. It is like a dictionary in that it contains a variety of things so as to be useful. The author has added a number of Jewish symbols as well as those commonly used in Catholic and non-Catholic churches to make the book more complete. Gorgeously illustrated with 39 pen drawings and 72 halftone illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. R. Webber,Ralph Adams Cram
ISBN-10: 1161371885
ISBN-13: 9781161371888
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 438
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d