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Theology in the Architecture of Ancient Churches in Kerala : Re-presents the Philosophic, Art and Aesthetic Dimensions Focusing Vastu Vidya in Indian Cultural Traditions
Authorship Description
Fr. Thomas George.
Bibliographical Details xx, 128 p. ills. 23 cm.
Edition, Place & Publisher 1st ed. New Delhi, Christian World Imprints.
ISBN-10 9351482782
ISBN-13 9789351482789, 978-9351482789
Year of Publication 2018.
Series Christian Heritage Rediscovered - 66.
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This book is the outcome of author's research into the technical aspects of the architecture of selected ancient churches of Kerala, which is rooted in the history and prevailing cultural traditions, in the light of the Bible. The book unfolds the unfathomable theological elements in the church architecture of St. Thomas Christians, which was pivotal for our predecessors during the design and construction of spiritual edifices. The author candidly argues that, even though the churches or places of worship are built with materials of this world, they are consecrated as houses which epitomize the glory of the Almighty and where God dwells with all His/Her majesty and grandeur.

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgement

Preface

Introduction

1. Evolution of Christian Architecture and its Theological Implications

2. `Vastu Vidya' in Indian Culture and Architectural Traditions of Churches in Kerala

3. The Architecture of Selected Ancient Syrian Churches in Kerala

Bibliography

Fr. Thomas George, a priest of the Indian Orthodox Church has completed his M.Th. in Christian Theology from Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture, Serampore University. Presently, he is engaged in doctoral research in the field of Patristics. He is a graduate in Civil Engineering from Madras University succeeded by some years of commensurate experience in India and abroad. His professional grounding prior to the Theological education is the linchpin to focus on `The Theology of Architecture', as the field of his study.


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