Heaven in Stone and Glass Experiencing the Spirituality of the Great Cathedrals

by Barron, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780824519933
• ISBN10: 0824519930
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Crossroad

Summary

Like a mystical tome awaiting to be deciphered, a Gothic cathedral holds many secrets about the soul's yearning for God. InHeaven in Stone and Glass, Catholic priest and professor of theology at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago teaches us how to read these secrets, with beautiful reflections on aspects such as light and darkness, the labyrinth, the meaning of gargoyles and demons, and the imagery of vertical space. whether you are preparing for a pilgrimage to York Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, or looking ahead to inspirational bedside reading, this book is the perfect guide.

Author Biography

Robert Barron is a Catholic priest and Professor of Theology at Mundelein Seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. He is the author of several books

Table of Contents

Illustrations	p. 8
Introduction: A Cathedral Must Be Read	p. 11
Notre-Dame	p. 15
Light and Darkness	p. 21
Rose Windows	p. 29
Cruciformity	p. 39
Cosmic Consciousness	p. 47
The Last Judgment	p. 55
Our Jewish Origins	p. 63
The Crypt	p. 71
Verticality	p. 79
Gargoyles	p. 87
The Labyrinth	p. 95
Sacred Geometry	p. 103
Virtues and Vices	p. 111
The Heavenly Liturgy	p. 119
Concluding Meditation	p. 127
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