In this information age, the need for explicit meaning in scriptures and rituals is a vital ingredient that is lacking. The literal interpretations and obligato

I wish particularly to point out in the present volume that I am not giving the meanings of symbols in the vestments in which they are now garbed. I am giving t

This colorful book looks both beyond the church building and deep within it to find symbols relevant to Judeo-Christianity.

Symbols of the Christian Faith is an illustrated guide to the major visual symbols used by the Christian church throughout history. These stylized illustrations

In this volume an international team of scholars address the theme of books as sacred beings from an impressively diverse range of primary material and perspect