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Symbols of the Church [Paperback]

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July 1987
This resource, with over 200 full-color photographs and illustrations depicts a variety of symbols, explains often-misunderstood symbols commonly seen in churches. The book shares the origin and meaning of hundreds of symbols of the Christian faith, as well as fascinating stories behind many symbols. It includes symbols from the Old and New Testaments, the Christian tradition, those representing apostles and saints are discussed, plus denominational emblems.

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Religious symbolism appeals to both the intellect and the emotions.

Symbols were widely used by the early Christian church; Christian denominations have created logos, often using many of the images and symbols of the faith, to give visual expression to its character, beliefs, history, and mission.

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  • Paperback: 46 pages
  • Publisher: Abingdon Press; Revised edition (July 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0687183014
  • ISBN-13: 978-0687183012
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #363,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Symbols of the Church, January 25, 2000
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This is a wonderful little guide. It gives you many symbols and a brief explanation of their meaning. It's broken into sections for easier reference, i.e. symbols of the apostles, symbols of saints, crosses, etc. It also includes liturgical colors and seasons of the church year. I only wish it had more symbols defined! A very handy, quick reference, and a good place to start to find out what basic symbols really mean.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Awaiting the digital edition, October 27, 2005
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This booklet (it is just under fifty pages) packs enough information regarding Western Christian symbols for those doing embroidery or hand-drawn signs and banners. It is a good, quick survey of many symbols and their very general meanings. For the researcher, it is a good place to start exploring iconography, and a useful directory for reading Christian art.
Church publications and even embroidery shops with digital equipment look forward to the CD carrying the clipart and commentaries.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Symbols of the Church, December 8, 2002
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As a person interested in chuch banner-making, I was rather disappointed. While there is a lot in this little book, the pictures were too tiny (about an inch high) to be very useful.
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