Rome : A Guide to the Eternal City [Mass Market Paperback]

Alberto Napoleoni (Author), Loretta Gerson (Author), Silvia Mazzola (Author), Venetia Morrison (Author)

Book Description

Series: Paths to the Past | Publication Date: February 1, 2000

A guide to the history of Christianity as told by the works of art, monuments & churches of Rome. Reveals the tales told by the art & architecture of the Eternal City, both history & myth. Tells the story of Christianity carved in the works of art of Rome, hidden in the city s churches & cathedrals, in the chapels, in the ex votos, in the street shrines, & in the alleys. Chapters: the first Christians; the struggle against paganism; the house church & the rituals of the early Christians; martyrs & saints; cult of the Virgin; city guarded by angels; & Popes & Jubilees. Includes addresses & opening hours of churches & places to visit. Maps, color photos & drawings.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Napoleoni & Wakefield (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953729907
• ISBN-13: 978-0953729906
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,545,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Pilgrim Guide to Christian Rome, April 23, 2001

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Xavier Thelakkatt (Dayton, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rome : A Guide to the Eternal City (Mass Market Paperback)

I found this book useful in my visit to the city of Rome. This is intended as a guide for the Christian faithful to the eternal city. The book is divided into five parts, namely: I. Rome, Civitas Domini, II. Rome, City of Martyrs and saints, III. Rome, Cult of the virgin, IV. Rome, City guarded by angels V. Rome, City of Popes and jubilees. This division, of course is arbitrary. The history of the Church in Rome is well portrayed through its significant works of art, monuments and churches. It contains very useful maps, illustrations and photographs. But as a reference book I found it rather hard to use.