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Church Symbolism; an Explanation of the More Important Symbols of the Old and New Testament, : The Primitive, the Mediaeval and the Modern Church.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Webber, F. R.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Christian art and symbolism.
- Symbolism in the Bible.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (280 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Porirua Publishing, 2024.
- Summary:
- This book explores the symbolism found within Christian art and religious texts, examining symbols from both the Old and New Testaments, as well as those used in early, medieval, and modern churches. Through detailed chapters, it delves into the meanings behind symbols related to the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the Apostles, among others. The author aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these symbols to enhance the appreciation of religious art and practices. The book is intended for readers interested in theology, art history, and symbolism, offering insights into the broader context and significance of religious symbols throughout history. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Title page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- LIST OF PLATES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
- LIST OF HALF-TONE ILLUSTRATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- PREFACE
- CHAPTER I. — THE LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLISM
- CHAPTER II. — THE PURPOSE OF SYMBOLISM
- CHAPTER III. — OLD TESTAMENT SYMBOLS
- CHAPTER IV. — SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY TRINITY
- CHAPTER V. — SYMBOLS OF THE FATHER
- CHAPTER VI. — SYMBOLS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
- CHAPTER VII. — THE SACRED MONOGRAMS
- CHAPTER VIII. — THE CROSS
- CHAPTER IX. — SYMBOLS OF OUR LORD’S PASSION
- CHAPTER X. — SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY GHOST
- CHAPTER XI. — THE NIMBUS AND THE AUREOLE
- CHAPTER XII. — THE WORD, SACRAMENTS AND SACRED RITES
- CHAPTER XIII — SYMBOLS OF THE VIRGIN MARY
- CHAPTER XIV. — THE FOUR EVANGELISTS
- CHAPTER XV. — THE HOLY APOSTLES
- CHAPTER XVI. — THE NINE CHOIRS OF ANGELS
- CHAPTER XVII. — THE GREEK AND LATIN FATHERS
- CHAPTER XVIII. — SYMBOLS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- CHAPTER XIX. — TYPES OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
- CONCLUSION
- THE MORE IMPORTANT SAINTS OF CHURCH ART
- ABBREVIATIONS
- A GLOSSARY OF THE MORE COMMON SYMBOLS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781991317605
- 1991317603
- OCLC:
- 1450837864
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