Description: A DICTIONARYOFCHRISTIAN ANTIQUITIESComprising the History, Institutions and Antiquities of the Christian Church, from the Time of the Apostles to the Age of Charlemagne.by Various AuthorsEdited by William Smith and Samuael CheethamIllustrated Description 3/4 leather with cloth over boards; 2,069 pages; Size Approx. 6 1/4 X 9. Published by John Murray, London; 1875 & 1880. Details: This is a fine old two volume set of this outstanding reference work on the Early Church.Handsomely bound in 3/4 leather with finely pebbled brown cloth over boards. Five raised ribs on the spines with dark brown leather title panels. Gilt lettering and rule lines. Top page edges are gilt. Endpapers are marbled."Dictionary of Christian Antiquities gives a complete account of the leading persons, institutions, art, social life, writings, and controversies of the Christian Church from the time of the Apostles to the age of Charlemagne. Ending with Charlemagne's reign, which forms the important link between the ancient and the modern, the first eight centuries of the Christian era are covered up until the Middle Ages."Subjects covered in Dictionary of Christian Antiquities include the organization of the church, with its officers, legislation, disciplines and revenues; the social life of Christians, including their worship and ceremonies with the accompanying music, vestments, instruments, vessels and insignia; their sacred places, architecture, and other forms of art; their sacred places and symbolism; their sacred days and seasons; saints and ecclesiastical figures; the graves or catacombs where they were laid to rest; the religious calendar; and much, much more. Each volume contains many images and illustrations."A fine addition for your bookshelf! Condition: Leather rubbed some with corners worn through, otherwise in very good condition with very solid bindings and clean pages. Note: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Shipping Free Domestic Economy Shipping! Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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Year Printed: 1875
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Christianity, Early Church, History
Binding: Leather
Region: Europe
Author: Edited by William Smith and Samuael Cheetham
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Place of Publication: London
Special Attributes: 2 Volumes, 3/4 Leather, Marbled Endpapers, Illustrated
