02311cam a22003253u 4500 71927 UtSlPG 20260610134649.0 m cr n 260607r20231891utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Northcote, J. Spencer (James Spencer), 1821-1907 A visit to the Roman catacombs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-21 deaurider 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 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.) Originally published: London: S. Anselms's Society, 1891 Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Catacombs -- Italy -- Rome https://archive.org/details/visittoromancata00nort https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71927 112653 112653