The cross in tradition, history, and art
by William Wood Seymour.

Description

Main Author

Seymour, William Wood.

Language(s)

English

Published

New York : G.P. Putnam, 1898, c1897.

Subjects

Cross, Sign of the.
Christian art and symbolism
Crosses
Holy Cross > Holy Cross / Legends

Summary

"This work discusses the cross throughout history, from prehistoric times to modern day. Found within are chapters entitled: cross before the Christian Era and in prehistoric times; types of the cross; early form and use of the cross; legends of the cross; true cross and its traditionary history; title of the cross; doctrinal teaching of the crucifixion; cross and crucifix in early Christian art; various types of crosses; varieties of the cross; objects with the cross on them; sign of the cross; Puritan objections to the cross; and miscellaneous crosses."--B & N.

Note

Includes index.

Physical Description

xxx, 489 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 29 cm.

ISBN

0790524287 (microfiche)

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