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100	1		_aNorthcote, J. Spencer _q(James Spencer), _d1821-1907
245	1	2	_aA visit to the Roman catacombs
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-10-21
508			_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)
520			_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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: S. Anselms's Society, 1891
653			_aChurch history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
653			_aCatacombs -- Italy -- Rome
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/visittoromancata00nort
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71927
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