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100 1 _aField, Walter,
_d1824-1876
245 1 0 _aStones of the Temple; Or, Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-09
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau, Hazel Batey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Stones of the Temple; Or, Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church" by Walter Field is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the various elements of church architecture and their significance, aiming to educate those unfamiliar with ecclesiastical art and the spiritual symbolism embedded in church structures. Field's work seeks to bridge the gap between the physical church and its spiritual meaning, emphasizing the lessons that can be learned from the church’s fabric and furnishings. The opening of "Stones of the Temple" introduces readers to the concept of Lich-Gates, elaborating on their historical significance and practical use during funerals. The conversation between the old shepherd Matthew and Vicar Mr. Ambrose serves to illustrate how Lich-Gates acted as both a physical shelter and a symbolic entrance to the churchyard, inviting reflection on the themes of life, death, and the community's relationship with the sacred space. As the Vicar explains the origins and meanings behind Lich-Gates, readers can sense a deeper exploration of how the architectural elements of the church contribute to the spiritual experience of its attendees. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian art and symbolism
653 _aChurch architecture
653 _aSymbolism in architecture
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37958
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