{"product_id":"church-monastery-cathedral-illustrated-guide-to-christian-symbolism-by-herbert-whone","title":"Church, Monastery, Cathedral: Illustrated Guide to Christian Symbolism by Herbert Whone (Rare book)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"x1yc453h x1603h9y x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"1\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"2\"\u003eHerbert Whone’s \u003cem\u003eChurch, Monastery, Cathedral: An Illustrated Guide to Christian Symbolism\u003c\/em\u003e is a reference guide to the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003esymbols, architecture, furnishings, and religious terminology found in Christian churches and monasteries\u003c\/strong\u003e. First published in 1977, the book explains the meaning and history behind many features of Christian sacred buildings. Bibliographic records classify it under Christian art and symbolism and church architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"3\"\u003eThe book is especially useful for understanding how \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003earchitectural details and objects communicate Christian beliefs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whone discusses specialized terms connected with church interiors, furnishings, rituals, and architectural development. A contemporary review notes that the book explains terms through several perspectives, including \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eetymology, history, theology, symbolism, and architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"4\"\u003eThe illustrated format makes the subject easier to understand. The first edition contains 180 pages and includes illustrations; later revised editions expanded the work to more than 200 pages. The book is therefore both a \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003epractical guide for visitors to historic churches and a compact introduction to Christian symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1yc453h x1603h9y x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"5\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eHerbert Whone\u003c\/strong\u003e was an artist and writer whose interests included Christian buildings, symbolism, drawing, and art. His biography records that he produced \u003cem\u003eChurch, Monastery, Cathedral\u003c\/em\u003e as a handbook for visitors to Christian monuments, with particular attention to the symbolism of church furnishings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"7\"\u003eWhone’s approach combines \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eartistic observation with historical and religious explanation\u003c\/strong\u003e. His work on Christian architecture reflects his interest in helping readers look beyond the physical appearance of churches and understand the meanings associated with their structures, objects, and decorative features. His other published works also show his broader interests in art, architecture, and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":50393077317889,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/31DZozZcCIL.jpg?v=1790408216","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/church-monastery-cathedral-illustrated-guide-to-christian-symbolism-by-herbert-whone","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}