Churches of Rome
| Author | : Pierre Grimal |
| Publisher | : Vendome Press |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 1997-10 |
| ISBN-13 | : UOM:39015040353529 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Churches of Rome by : Pierre Grimal
Download or read book Churches of Rome written by Pierre Grimal and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this illustrated book, the renowned Latinist Pierre Grimal examines the multitude of churches in pontifical Rome, rediscovering through them not only the traces of nascent Christianity but also the spirit of the ancient Imperial city. Taken together, the churches of Rome reveal the evolving variations upon a basic architectural typology, while also allowing a dramatic summary of the history of Christianity, with its upheavals, schisms, and spiritual developments.
