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by A. Hadrian Allcroft (Author)
""The Circle and The Cross: A Study in Continuity, The Cross V2"" is a book written by A. Hadrian Allcroft that delves into the history and symbolism of the cross, tracing its origins and evolution through various cultures and religions. The book explores the cross as a symbol of both life and death, and its significance in Christianity, as well as its use in other religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Allcroft argues that the cross has been a universal symbol throughout human history, representing the intersection of the spiritual and physical worlds. The book is the second volume in a series, and provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the cross from a historical and cultural perspective.1927. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766176193. Volume 2 of 2 - The Cross. The problem of finding the true origin of the word �������church' has drawn the author vastly further than he ever anticipated, for this origin would seem to go back far into the beginnings of European civilization, and there is as much to be said of the word's pagan as of its Christian history. Contents: Conversion of Ireland and England; Ireland; Wales; Saxon paganism; Rome and Iona; first churches; Ciric; God's acre; secular uses of the church; derivation of the word church.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.
