One of the greatest books published on the subject of Liturgical symbols used by The Christian Church. Sadly it never been reprinted.

One of the greatest books published on the subject of Liturgical symbols used by The Christian Church.

Home Browse Books Book details, Church Symbolism: An Explanation of the . The More Important Saints of Church Art 265. Examples of Old and Modern Symbolism 301. A Glossary o. .

Home Browse Books Book details, Church Symbolism: An Explanation of the More. Church Symbolism: An Explanation of the More Important Symbols of the Old and New Testament, the Primitive, the Mediaeval and the Modern Church. Philosophers tell us that the Absolute, the ultimate Truth that lies behind the show of things, can only be apprehended or expressed through the symbol. A Glossary of the More Common Symbols 357. Bibliography 389. Index to the Text 395.

Webber, F. R. (Frederick Roth), 1887-1963. Christian art and symbolism. Bibliography: p. 389-394. Bibliographic information. Reprint/reissue date.

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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.

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The Online Books Page. Webber, F. Subject: Christian art and symbolism. Church symbolism; an explanation of the more important symbols of the Old and New Testament, the primitive, the mediaeval and the modern church. Title: Church symbolism; an explanation of the more important symbols of the Old and New Testament, the primitive, the mediaeval and the modern church. Author: Webber, F.