Excerpt from The Chancel of English Churches: The Altar, Reredos, Lenten Veil, Communion Table, Altar Rails, Houseling Cloth, Piscina, Credence, Sedilia, Aumbry, Sacrament House, Easter Sepulchre, Squint, Etc
The proofs have been read by Rev. G. C. Niven. The text has also been revised and much Valuable information added by Rev. Christopher Wordsworth, Canon of Salisbury, and Rev. S. J. M. Price, D.D.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of the Christian altar, from early Jewish and Roman traditions to its final form in English churches. The author explores its physical elements, such as the altar slab, reredos, piscina, and sedilia, alongside its symbolic meanings and uses in Christian worship. The book argues that the altarā"as a physical object, as a sacred symbol, and as the center of the Massā"stands as a testament to the complex and evolving nature of Christian ritual and devotion. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the development of church architecture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333518103_0
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