The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
Subtitle: the crusader lining of an early Christian basilica
By: Bianca and Gustav Kühnel ; with a new edition of the mosaic inscriptions in the appendix by Erich Lamberz
Contributors: Kühnel, Gustav, author; Lamberz, Erich, writer of supplementary textual content
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Schnell + Steiner
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Regensburg
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9783795433338
Copyright date: 2019
Subjects: Church decoration and ornament; Medieval Mosaics; Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem)
Description: "The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the few medieval monuments whose decoration, preserved, even if partially, in its original state until recently, can be almost completely reconstructed on behalf of surviving mosaics and wall paintings, in situ inscriptions, and rich written evidence from the Middle Ages and early modern times. The decorative program, dating back to the third quarter of the twelfth century, represents a unique testimony of its time, touching to historical, theological, and art-historical aspects"--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-174) and index.