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Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries, Vol. 12: A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Local History, Biography and Antiquities of the Counties of Devon ... 1922 to October 1923 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book examines the history of porch fireplaces in Devon churches, a feature rarely seen today. It discusses their probable uses, such as baking sacred wafers or producing the New Fire on Easter Eve, as well as their symbolic meanings within the Christian religious context. The author provides background information on the significance of fire in pre-Christian and early Christian rituals and the evolution of the Easter Vigil ceremony. By studying these fireplaces, the author sheds light on the unique architectural and liturgical practices of Devon churches, contributing to our understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of porch fireplaces in Devon churches, a feature rarely seen today. It discusses their probable uses, such as baking sacred wafers or producing the New Fire on Easter Eve, as well as their symbolic meanings within the Christian religious context. The author provides background information on the significance of fire in pre-Christian and early Christian rituals and the evolution of the Easter Vigil ceremony. By studying these fireplaces, the author sheds light on the unique architectural and liturgical practices of Devon churches, contributing to our understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282439330_0
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Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries, Vol. 12: A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Local History, Biography and Antiquities of the Counties of Devon and Cornwall; From January 1922 to October 1923 (Classic Reprint)
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Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries, Vol. 12 : A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Local History, Biography and Antiquities of the Counties of Devon and Cornwall; From January 1922 to October 1923 (Classic Reprint)
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