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    Saints, Signs, and Symbols
    Saints, Signs, and Symbols
    Saints, Signs, and Symbols
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    Saints, Signs, and Symbols

    By W. Ellwood Post

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    Saints, Signs, and Symbols, which was first published in 1962, contains in compact form all the main symbols used in the Church, complete with notes on their origin, meaning, and colouring. Of particular interest is the section on the Saints, which includes brief biographical details of each.

    “This is an indispensable handbook for teaching at all age levels.”—Kirkus Review
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPapamoa Press
    Release dateFeb 27, 2018
    ISBN9781787209725
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      Saints, Signs, and Symbols - W. Ellwood Post

      This edition is published by Muriwai Books – www.pp-publishing.com

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      Text originally published in 1962 under the same title.

      © Muriwai Books 2017, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electrical, mechanical or otherwise without the written permission of the copyright holder.

      Publisher’s Note

      Although in most cases we have retained the Author’s original spelling and grammar to authentically reproduce the work of the Author and the original intent of such material, some additional notes and clarifications have been added for the modern reader’s benefit.

      We have also made every effort to include all maps and illustrations of the original edition the limitations of formatting do not allow of including larger maps, we will upload as many of these maps as possible.

      SAINTS, SIGNS, AND SYMBOLS

      BY

      W. ELLWOOD POST

      Illustrated by the author

      Foreword by The Rev. Canon EDWARD N. WEST, D.D.

      CHRIST THE KING

      A symbol composed of the Chi Rho and crown. The crown and Chi are gold with Rho of silver on a blue field.

      Saints, Signs, and Symbols

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Contents

      TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

      Foreword 6

      Acknowledgments 7

      Introduction 8

      Color 9

      Significance of Colors 9

      Abbreviations 11

      The Four Evangelists 12

      The Twelve Apostles 16

      The Holy Trinity 29

      God The Father 30

      God The Son 31

      God The Holy Spirit 36

      The Sacred Monograms 39

      St Mary the Virgin 43

      Saints 50

      Crosses 175

      Stars 180

      Flowers, Fruits, Trees 181

      Old Testament 186

      Other Emblems 191

      The Church 208

      The Church Year 209

      Forms Of The Nimbus 211

      Forms Of The Nimbus And The Auerole 212

      Borders And Corners 213

      REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 215

      Foreword

      Ellwood Post’s book is a genuine addition to the ecclesiological library. It contains a monumental mass of material which is not ordinarily available in one book—particularly if the reader must depend in general on the English language.

      Books in this field are, too often, either written brilliantly and illustrated badly, or vice versa. This book contains some excellent drawing combined with the most terse descriptive writing possible. It will prove to be a most practical reference work for all those who deal with the Church’s symbols, and it will add vastly to the information of those who already know much of this science.

      The reader who is unacquainted with the language of symbols must approach the subject with the clear understanding that naturalism is the exact opposite of symbolism. Once this is understood, the criterion of judgment on the effectiveness of any particular symbol and the suitability of its portrayal is firmly established. On such a basis, this book is important.

      EDWARD N. WEST

      Acknowledgments

      To the Rev. Dr. Edward N. West, Sub-dean of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York, who has graciously given of his scholarly knowledge and fatherly encouragement, I express my sincere gratitude. Also, I wish to tender my thanks to the Rev. Canon Frank V. H. Carthy, Rector of Christ Church, New Brunswick. New Jersey, who initiated my interest in the drama of the Church; and to my wife, Bette, for her loyal co-operation.

      The research material used has been invaluable, and I am indebted to writers, past and contemporary. They are: E. E. Dorling. Heraldry of the Church; Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, Guide to Heraldry; Shirley C. Hughson of the Order of the Holy Cross. Athletes of God; Dr. F. C. Husenbeth, Emblems of Saints; C. Wilfrid Scott-Giles, The Romance of Heraldry; and F. R. Webber, Church Symbolism.

      W. ELLWOOD POST

      Introduction

      This book is confined to illustrations of symbols used in the Church, along with

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