The Catacombs Of Rome (Paperback)

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Paperback. "The Catacombs of Rome" offers a fascinating exploration of the ancient subterranean burial places that hold immense historical and religious significance. Charles MacFarlane delves into the origins, architecture, and purpose of these intricate networks of tunnels and chambers, providing a detailed account of their construction and use by early Christians. The book illuminates the lives and beliefs of those who sought refuge and found their final resting place within the catacombs, offering insights into their art, symbols, and practices. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, MacFarlane brings to life the hidden world beneath the bustling city of Rome, revealing a captivating chapter in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de ref. del artículo 9781024517255

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