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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