Stones of the Temple; Or, Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church
- Yazar
- Field, Walter, 1824-1876
- Tür
- Mimarlık ve Tasarım
- Yayın tarihi
- 2011-11-09
- Yayıncı
- OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
- Biçim
- E-kitap
- Fiyat
- Ücretsiz
- Anahtar kelimeler
- Christian art and symbolism, Church architecture, Symbolism in architecture, BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Kısa tanıtım
"Stones of the Temple; Or, Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church" by Walter Field is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the various elements of church architecture and their significance, aiming to educate those unfamiliar with ecclesiastical art and the spiritual symbolism embedded in church structures. Field's work seeks to bridge the gap between the physical church and its spiritual meaning, emphasizing the lessons that can be learned from the church’s fabric and furnishings. The opening of "Stones of the Temple" introduces readers to the concept of Lich-Gates, elaborating on their historical significance and practical use during funerals. The conversation between the old shepherd Matthew and Vicar Mr. Ambrose serves to illustrate how Lich-Gates acted as both a physical shelter and a symbolic entrance to the churchyard, inviting reflection on the themes of life, death, and the community's relationship with the sacred space. As the Vicar explains the origins and meanings behind Lich-Gates, readers can sense a deeper exploration of how the architectural elements of the church contribute to the spiritual experience of its attendees. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Hazel Batey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 37958). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37958
Önizleme
"Stones of the Temple; Or, Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church" by Walter Field is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the various elements of church architecture and their significance, aiming to educate those unfamiliar with ecclesiastical art and the spiritual symbolism embedded in church structures. Field's work seeks to bridge the gap between the physical church and its spiritual meaning, emphasizing the lessons that can be learned from the church’s fabric and furnishings. The opening of "Stones of the Temple" introduces readers to the concept of Lich-Gates, elaborating on their historical significance and practical use during funerals. The conversation between the old shepherd Matthew and Vicar Mr. Ambrose serves to illustrate how Lich-Gates acted as both a physical shelter and a symbolic entrance to the churchyard, inviting refl
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