The Symbolism of Water in Early Christian Baptisteries
The symbolism of water in the Early Christian baptisteries was not expressed in the architecture of the building but rather in its decoration. This article illustrates the references to water in the sculptures and inscriptions of the fourth and fifth-century phases of the Lateran baptistery in Rome...
Main Author: | Olof Brandt |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Svenska Arkeologiska Samfundet
2003-12-01
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Series: | Current Swedish Archaeology |
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Online Access: | https://193.10.12.85:443/csa/article/view/835 |
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