Title: Christian symbols, ancient roots /
Authors: Rees, Elizabeth.
Date: 1992
Publisher: J. Kingsley Publishers,
Physical description: 165 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language: English
LC classification: B
Contents: 1. Introduction. The Ancient Roots of Christian Symbols -- 2. Corn, The Bread of Life -- 3. Water and Blood; The Ark of Safety -- 4. The Snake in Paradise Lost and Regained -- 5. The Tree of Life and the Tree of the Cross -- 6. Sun and Moon; Fire and Light -- 7. Symbols of Jesus and Mary in Art -- 8. Priest and Shaman: Holy Leaders -- 9. Chant and Incantation: Sacred Song -- 10. The Dance of Heaven and Earth.
Subject headings (LCSH): Christian art and symbolism.; Christianity and other religions; Christianity--Origin; Mythology.; Ritual.; Symbolism.