How to Read Churches

A crash course in Christian architecture

Denis McNamara

How to Read Churches covers the development of all the Western Christian ecclesiastical buildings churches, cathedrals, chapels, abbeys, and monasteries from Anglo-Saxon stone halls to the eclectic buildings of the 19th century. An expert author examines each building s shape, architectural elements, and interior organisation and ornament.

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Published: Feb, 2011

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Denis McNamara is the Assistant Director of The Liturgical Institute, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, Illinois.

The perfect pocket-size companion for wanders around old churches, here or abroad. - The Seattle Times

256 pages
h 165mm x w 135mm
paperback with flaps
full colour throughout
42,000 words
Printed ISBN:978-1-408128-36-7

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