Dictionary of Christian Antiquities gives a complete account of the leading persons, institutions, art, social life, writings, and controversies of the Christian Church from the time of the Apostles to the age of Charlemagne. Ending with Charlemagne's reign, which forms the important link between the ancient and the modern, the first eight centuries of the Christian era are covered up until the Middle Ages.
Subjects covered in Dictionary of Christian Antiquities include the organization of the church, with its officers, legislation, disciplines and revenues; the social life of Christians, including their worship and ceremonies with the accompanying music, vestments, instruments, vessels and insignia; their sacred places, architecture, and other forms of art; their symbolism; their sacred days and seasons; the graves or catacombs where they were laid to rest; and much, much more. Each volume contains hundreds of images and illustrations.
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