Sacred bones, stones, stories: St Albans and Bethel
The interpretation of both scripture and ancient sacred buildings is complex, but the comparison is illuminating. Both show traces of development through time but form a coherent unity. Both have human and cultural interest but are set within an overriding theological purpose. Both show evidence of...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2018]
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| In: |
Theology
Year: 2018, Volume: 121, Issue: 6, Pages: 422-429 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CE Christian art HB Old Testament KAA Church history KBF British Isles KCD Hagiography; saints |
| Further subjects: | B
Alban
B Shrine B relic B Genesis B Bethel B cathedral B Jacob |
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| Summary: | The interpretation of both scripture and ancient sacred buildings is complex, but the comparison is illuminating. Both show traces of development through time but form a coherent unity. Both have human and cultural interest but are set within an overriding theological purpose. Both show evidence of theological differences, and both face questions of authenticity in interpretation. These issues are discussed with respect to the shrine of Bethel in the book of Genesis, and of St Alban in St Albans Cathedral, England. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2696 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040571X18794141 |