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100	1		_aDurand, Guillaume, _d1230?-1296
245	1	4	_aThe Symbolism of Churches and Church Ornaments : _bA Translation of the First Book of the Rationale Divinorum Officiorum
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-07-27
508			_aProduced by Don Kostuch, from scans obtained from Internet Archive.
520			_a"The Symbolism of Churches and Church Ornaments" by Guillaume Durand is a theological treatise that delves into ecclesiastical architecture and symbolism, likely written in the late 13th century during the medieval period. The book serves as a translation of the first book of Durandus's original work, "Rationale Divinorum Officiorum," and explores the significance behind architectural forms and ornaments in Christian churches. It aims to elucidate how these structures reflect deeper spiritual meanings, an area that has garnered considerable interest among church scholars and ministers. The opening portion of the work presents a comprehensive introduction to the author's aims and contextual background. It discusses the historical applicability of symbolism in church design, arguing that church architecture is not merely utilitarian but laden with sacramental meaning—a principle essential for understanding the rich tapestry of Christian worship. The text suggests that the nuances of architectural design, such as orientation and structural details, were influenced by the necessity to embody Christian doctrine symbolically. Furthermore, it mentions the lack of modern architects' adherence to these rich traditions and stresses the need for a revival of this historical understanding in contemporary church building practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristian art and symbolism
653			_aChurch architecture
700	1		_aNeale, J. M. _q(John Mason), _d1818-1866
700	1		_aWebb, Benjamin, _d1819-1885
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43319
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