The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- to-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches
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| Author | : Emma Loosley |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 2012-08-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004231849 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004231846 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- to-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches by : Emma Loosley
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.
