How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and Cathedrals
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (923 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1587680300 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book was inspired by their enthusiastic reactions. . He has lectured on Christian symbolism to people of many faiths and those of none. Richard Taylor studied English at Cambridge University and Law at London University, and now lives and works as a lawyer in Sheffield, England
. This book was inspired by their enthusiastic reactions. He has lectured on Christian symbolism to people of many faiths and those of none. About the Author Richard Taylor studied English at Cambridge University and Law at London University, and now lives and works as a lawyer in Sheffield, England
Explores the principal features of a church or cathedral and what each represents, such as the significance of church layout, the importance of such details as the use of colors or letters, the identity of people and scenes, and the symbolism of animals and plants. Original.
Rich Leonardi said Terrific resource. Taylor's book is a terrific resource explaining a much misunderstood subject. Churches are indeed designed to be 'read'; to be, in the words of another reviewer, "a feast for the senses." Taylor explains that classical church architecture reflects the understanding that a church is a ship (the word 'nave,' referring to the interior of a church, is from the Latin 'navis' for ship) sailing the faithful to a New Jerusalem, led by their 'captain' priest. Rich eucharistic symbols like the pelican, a b. "How to read a church" according to A. McCarthy. A very useful book for teaching purposes and giving an understanding of many church items. Church reader Wendy C. Belaski This book gave great insight of why something was where it was in a church. I espcially enjoyed that it was easy to look things up, such as baptismal font, what the difference between an altar and a pulpit was. Very reader friendly.