The Lion Companion to Church Architecture by Right David Stancliffe

The Lion Companion to Church Architecture by Right David Stancliffe

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The fascinating role of architecture and buildings in Christian history

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The Lion Companion to Church Architecture by Right David Stancliffe

For centuries, churches have been a key part of the landscape of the world. In this fascinating book, David Stancliffe takes us back to the earliest churches, showing how they were conceived as spaces for worship. We see their historical development from the early Roman house churches, through Byzantine, Romanesque and on to Gothic. With the Reformation came significant change in the religious landscape - these changes are described and the journey to the modern understanding of church architecture explored. The book is infused throughout with the spirit of human quest for meaning and transcendence. The text is lavishly illustrated with over 500 colour illustrations, photography, cutaways and line drawings.
David Stancliffe has been Bishop of Salisbury since 1993. He has until recently served as Chairman of the Church of England's Liturgical Commission and has also been a member of the Council for the Care of Churches. He currently serves on the Cathedrals' Fabric Commission. His publications include works on liturgy, worship and the Christian Year.
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ISBN 13 9780745951904
ISBN 10 0745951902
Title The Lion Companion to Church Architecture
Author Right David Stancliffe
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Year published 2008-10-24
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.