The Temple
John M. Lundquist(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 6. September 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-500-81040-8 (ISBN)
Description
The idea of the temple - the holy precinct, the dwelling of the gods - is central to all religions. John Lundquist follows it back into the darkness of prehistory, unveiling features that are common to ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian beliefs, Hinduism, Buddhism, Maya and Aztec cults, Islam, Judaism and Christianity; showing examples such as Borobudur, Angkor Wat and the biblical Temple of Solomon. The place of ritual and initiation, the mountain, the waters of generation, the pillar joining heaven, earth and the underworld, the path to the innermost sanctuary: these concepts are universal and eternal. They appear in sacred texts and works of art from every time and place, and in the subconscious minds of us all.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
15 colour and 115 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-81040-8 (9780500810408)
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