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The Day Star - Reading Sacred Architecture
The Day Star Reading Sacred Architecture Author:Val Brinkerhoff This gorgeous 2 volume case bound (Hard cover) set will be cherished for years! A masterpiece of research, photography and scholarly insight about the most sacred of all architecture, the Holy Temples from the dawn of history until today. By Val Brinkerhoff; Book 1: The Day Star: Reading Sacred Architecture / Size: 8.5 x 11 / full color Length: ... more »200 pages / 5 Chapters & 1 Appendix / extensive insightful footnoting; Binding: Hard cover; Description: Learn to read temples cathedrals and other sacred architecture, both historic and modern. The author takes the reader on a journey of the visual alphabet and archetypes of this ancient symbolic language established a millenia ago. Begin understanding numbers, shapes and colors from a Biblical and visual perspective, how pillars are connected to covenant-making, and how the celestial spheres illustrate the church of the Firstborn, eternal life, and other important doctrinal concepts. Hundreds of color photographs and other sacred architecture the world over illustrate how décor, space, and archetypal form unfold hidden gospel treasures on our temples. Book 2 Title: The Day Star: Reading Sacred Architecture / Book 2: Unlocking Content Author: Val Brinkerhoff Size: 8.5 x 11 / full color Length: 300 pages / 5 Chapters & 1 Appendix / extensive insightful footnoting Binding: Hard cover; Description: Book 2 unlocks the rich doctrinal content lying behind the multiple layers of meaning they often possess. Sacred space, sacred time, light & color are explored in detail in this volume, using visual symbolism as a primary teaching tool. Reading this and other temples, readers explore its five different star types, three of which center on the life and mission of Jesus Christ. Strong doctrinal underpinnings connected to gathering, perfection, calling and election, Christ as the Second Comforter, and eternal life. The rich gospel symbolism of temples and scripture comes alive as readers develop eyes to see.« less