Church Symbolism: An Explanation of the More Important Symbols of the Old and New Testament, the Primitive, the Mediaeval and the Modern Church

"Church Symbolism" is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the rich visual language of the Christian faith. This insightful work explores the development and meaning of the most significant symbols found throughout the Old and New Testaments, tracing their evolution from the primitive church through the medieval period and into the modern era.

F.R. Webber provides a detailed examination of the theological and historical significance behind various emblems, monograms, and motifs that h...