Temples, ancient and modern : or, Notes on church architecture (1837)
Bardwell, Wm. (William) · London : Printed for the author · leaf 90
TEMPLES, 60 can possibly doubt — the cruciform plan — the constantly recur- ring idea of the Trinity, presented in the triple aisles, windows, ornaments, &c. ; ever referring to one greatv principle the single or double spheric-triangle, — the altar with the ciboria elevated above : this ciboria,… … amelioration of our species. " For long," observes Mr. James, in his History of Chivalry, " the Christian religion had struggled alone, a great but shaded light, through the storms of dark and barbarous ages. Till chivalry arose there was nothing to uphold it ; but from that moment, with a champion…
Church architecture · Temples
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