The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- to-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches
Author | : Emma Loosley |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2012-08-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004231849 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004231846 |
Rating | : 4/5 (846 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- to-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches by : Emma Loosley
Download or read book The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- to-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches written by Emma Loosley and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fourth to sixth century Syria a nave-platform known as the Bema became popular in some regions before mysteriously disappearing; this study seeks to explain how these bemata functioned and which elements led to their decline.