Release date is 2008-01-29

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Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by National
Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)

"Resumo Elementar de Archeologia Christã" by Joaquim Possidónio Narciso da Silva is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide essential knowledge on Christian archaeology, primarily to support the conservation and understanding of religious artifacts and monuments in Portugal. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the integrity of architectural styles that hold historical and cultural significance. The opening of the book sets a scholarly tone, as the author discusses the urgent need for courses in Christian archaeology in Portuguese seminaries. He expresses concern about the careless restoration practices that could diminish the cultural heritage of the nation's religious buildings. The introduction highlights Portugal's rich historical legacy, as evidenced by its monuments which reflect not only grand historical deeds but also the nation's commitment to preserving its artistic heritage. The author outlines his intention to promote awareness and respectful conservation of religious artifacts and structures which are essential to understanding both the country's history and its religious traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Lisboa: Lallemant Frères, Imprensa, 1887

This ebook uses a 19th century spelling