Illustrated Symbols And Emblems Of The Jewish, Early Christian, Greek, Latin And Modern Churches

Illustrated Symbols and Emblems of the Jewish, Early Christian, Greek, Latin and Modern Churches is a comprehensive book written by H. J. Smith. The book explores the various symbols and emblems used by different religious groups throughout history. It covers symbols and emblems used by the Jewish, early Christian, Greek, Latin, and modern churches.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific religious group. The first chapter explores the symbols and emblems used by the Jewish religion, including the Star of David, the menorah, and the shofar. The second chapter delves into the symbols and emblems used by early Christians, such as the ichthys, the cross, and the anchor.The third chapter covers the symbols and emblems used by the Greek Orthodox Church, including the double-headed eagle and the chi-rho. The fourth chapter explores the symbols and emblems used by the Latin Church, such as the fleur-de-lis and the papal tiara. The final chapter focuses on modern churches and their symbols and emblems.Throughout the book, Smith provides detailed illustrations of each symbol and emblem, as well as a description of its meaning and significance. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of religious symbols and their meanings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.