The Symbolism of Churches and Church Ornaments: A Translation of the First Book of the Rationale Divinorum Officiorum Written by William Durandus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019377055)

This book is a scholarly treatise on the symbolism of churches and church ornaments written by Benjamin Webb, with contributions from Guillaume Durand and John Mason Neale. The translation of the first book of Rationale Divinorum Officiorum provides readers with an insightful exploration of the religious symbolism of churches, their furnishings, and ornaments. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of theology, religious studies, and art history.

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