Publisher's Synopsis
Birds, Beasts and Fishes as Christian Symbols by Katherine Kennedy is a comprehensive guide to understanding the significance of animals in Christian symbolism. The book explores the ways in which birds, beasts, and fishes have been used as symbols in Christianity, and how they have been interpreted throughout history. The author delves into the rich history of animal symbolism in Christian art, literature, and theology. She examines the ways in which animals have been used to represent various aspects of Christian faith, such as the Holy Spirit, the devil, and Christ himself. The book is organized into three main sections, each focusing on a different group of animals. The first section explores the symbolism of birds, including the dove, eagle, and peacock. The second section delves into the symbolism of beasts, including the lion, lamb, and serpent. The third section examines the symbolism of fishes, including the whale, dolphin, and fisherman. Throughout the book, Kennedy provides numerous examples of animal symbolism in Christian art, literature, and scripture. She also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, Birds, Beasts and Fishes as Christian Symbols is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Christian symbolism, art, and theology.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Christian Symbols, by Katherine Kennedy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131238.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
