Theology in Stone
Church Architecture From Byzantium to Berkeley
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, History, Christianity, Church, Church History
| Author: | Richard Kieckhefer | ISBN: | 9780199882496 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | April 8, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Kieckhefer |
| ISBN: | 9780199882496 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | April 8, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
Thinking about church architecture has come to an impasse. Reformers and traditionalists are talking past each other. In Theology in Stone , Richard Kieckhefer seeks to help both sides move beyond the standoff toward a fruitful conversation about houses of worship. Drawing on a wide range of historical examples with an eye to their contemporary relevance, he offers refreshing new ideas about the meanings and uses of church architecture.
Thinking about church architecture has come to an impasse. Reformers and traditionalists are talking past each other. In Theology in Stone , Richard Kieckhefer seeks to help both sides move beyond the standoff toward a fruitful conversation about houses of worship. Drawing on a wide range of historical examples with an eye to their contemporary relevance, he offers refreshing new ideas about the meanings and uses of church architecture.
