02280cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000550011324500350016826400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950801700042052011240059053400620171465300610177665300310183785600550186885600430192371927UtSlPG20260610134649.0mcr n260607r20231891utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aNorthcote, J. Spencerq(James Spencer),d1821-190712aA visit to the Roman catacombs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-10-21  adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"A Visit to the Roman Catacombs" by Rev. J. Spencer Northcote is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the rich history and archaeological significance of the Roman catacombs, particularly focusing on the Catacomb of St. Callixtus and other sites, shedding light on their origins, uses, and artistic contributions through early Christian art. Readers interested in religious history, archaeology, or the early Christian era will find this exploration revealing.  At the start of the book, Northcote outlines his journey of studying the Roman Catacombs, noting his motivation and earlier publications on the subject. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding the context and history surrounding the catacombs to fully appreciate their significance. Through descriptions grounded in both experience and research, he establishes that these intricate networks of burial sites were primarily constructed for Christians, showcasing a blend of sanctity and artistry while addressing prevailing misconceptions about their origins and usage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: S. Anselms's Society, 1891  aChurch history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600  aCatacombs -- Italy -- Rome4 uhttps://archive.org/details/visittoromancata00nort40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71927