Sacred bones, stones, stories
St Albans and Bethel
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5759837 |
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| Authors | Kevin Walton (0000-0003-1569-2778, St Albans Cathedral, UK, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 121 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 422-429 |
| Publication date | 2018-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0040-571X • E-ISSN: 2044-2696 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0040571x18794141 |
| OpenAlex | W2978142242 |
| Language | EN |
The interpretation of both scripture and ancient sacred buildings is complex, but the comparison is illuminating. Both show traces of development through time but form a coherent unity. Both have human and cultural interest but are set within an overriding theological purpose. Both show evidence of theological differences, and both face questions of authenticity in interpretation. These issues are discussed with respect to the shrine of Bethel in the book of Genesis, and of St Alban in St Albans Cathedral, England
Archaeology · Art · Face (sociological concept) · Interpretation (philosophy) · Linguistics · Theology · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Byzantine Studies and History · Historical and Architectural Studies · History · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
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