Publisher's Synopsis
This text is an introduction to the outward symbolism of Christianity as manifested in the Gospel stories, the calendar of Christian festivals and church architecture. It presents an understanding of the "inner" nature of Christian liturgy and teaching, and stresses the importance of these symbols.
Symbolism and Christianity; the elements of symbolism; aspects of Christian symbolism; trypology - the Old and New Testaments; the life of Christ (1); the life of Christ (2).