Notes On Early Christian Symbolism (1884)

Notes On Early Christian Symbolism is a book written by J. Romilly Allen in 1884. The book explores the symbolism used by the early Christians in their art and architecture. It is divided into five chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Christian symbolism. The first chapter discusses the use of the cross, the second chapter explores the use of the fish symbol, the third chapter examines the use of the anchor symbol, the fourth chapter looks at the use of the peacock symbol, and the fifth chapter discusses the use of the dove symbol. Throughout the book, Allen provides detailed descriptions and explanations of each symbol, as well as their historical and theological significance. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the use of symbolism in religious art and architecture.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.