The Garments of Salvation
| Author | : Krista M. West |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0881414786 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780881414783 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (783 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Garments of Salvation written by Krista M. West and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Is beauty within the Church optional or essential? What is the origin of Orthodox Christian liturgical vestments and what is their significance? What meaning is contained in the textiles, colors and designs used in Orthodox Christian liturgical practice? Answering these and many other questions, master vestment maker, Khouria Krista West, invites us to explore the fascinating and colorful world of Orthodox Christian vesture and church adornment. The first comprehensive book on this topic in the English language, The Garments of Salvation is an engaging and compelling presentation of the nearly 2000-year tradition of liturgical garments within the Eastern Orthodox Church."--
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