Thesaurus: Religious Objects of the Catholic Faith

Perrin, Joel; Vasco Rocca, Sandra; Rocca, Sandra Vasco

ISBN 10: 2858222657 / ISBN 13: 9782858222650

Published by Heritage Editions, 1999

About this Item

Very Good condition hardcover book, Good condition dust jacket. Book is X-Library, with usual stickers and markings. Light smudging to covers and spine near bottom, from sticker removal. Smudging, toning, and spotting to pages, mainly edges. Dust jacket unclipped. Jacket has heavy smudging, toning, and sunning. Bottom of spine cut and removed, presumably to remove library markings.

Jacket protected by Brodart.
Each book individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically stated as such.

Seller Inventory # 2608-4762

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thesaurus: Religious Objects of the Catholic Faith
• Publisher: Heritage Editions
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2858222657
• ISBN 13: 9782858222650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 8.66W x 10.98H x 1.57D inches 8.66 inches width by 10.98 inches height by 1.57 inches depth
• Weight: 5.051 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

As a record of Catholic religious objects, Thesaurus is at once theology and art history, superbly presented in finest detail. The book is divided into 5 chapters covering devotional objects, liturgical vestments, liturgical textiles, musical instruments, furniture, sacred vessels, and much more. Examples include an ancient key that was used to lock a tabernacle or an altar of repose; a 14th century bust containing relics of the person it represented; a sacred vessel in the shape of a dove that was used to hold consecrated hosts; and a papal cloak made of gold cloth. The more than 600 objects featured are accompanied by comprehensive captions that explain the origin of each object, its materials and purpose. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in art, history, theology, and religion.