Symbols of Catholicism (Collection Symbols of Religion) [Hardcover]

Robert Le Gall (Author), Laziz Hamani (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997 | Series: Collection Symbols of Religion

This book invites the reader either to discover or to increase the understanding of Catholocism, on of the cornerstones of Western culture. The symbols of the Catholic Church are at once human and divine, material and spiritual, for they are the very Incarnation of the Word of God. Here Dom Robert Le Gall examines the people at the heart of the church, its saints and Biblical figures, the sacraments, songs, gestures, as well as sacred objects and the church's liturgical calendar.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Terrail (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2908228947
• ISBN-13: 978-2908228946
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,462,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The meaning of symbols, July 20, 2003

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Muzaffer Muctehitzade "hacibey" (Boston, Ma USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symbols of Catholicism (Beliefs Symbols) (Hardcover)

Book is very nicely printed, beautiful pictures and information about major symbolism such asd what is Tabernacle, what is sacred vestments, why they dress green or pink, what is confirmation, what is anointing, etc. etc. Nothing probably new for practicing Catholic but very informative for non catholic or non-christian.

19 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect pictures, May 2, 2000

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R. S. Rusli (Indonesia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symbols of Catholicism (Collection Symbols of Religion) (Hardcover)

The book has the most fabulous pictures. They're not only of high-quality but also big in size showing details. The articles are of great assistance to the Catholics as well as the non-Catholics.