The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- to-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches |
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| Author:
| Loosley, Emma |
| Series title: | Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-23182-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $218.95 |
Book Description:
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In fourth to sixth century Syria a nave-platform known as the Bema became popular in some regions before mysteriously disappearing; this study seeks to explain how these bemata functioned and which elements led to their decline.
In fourth to sixth century Syria a nave-platform known as the Bema became popular in some regions before mysteriously disappearing; this study seeks to explain how these bemata functioned and which elements led to their decline.