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348 - Seraphim Hamilton - The Symbolism of the Book

The Symbolic World

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The Significance of Physical Books in Liturgical Practices

Exploring the shift from viewing physical books as sacred objects to vehicles of information, emphasizing the importance of physical books like the Gospel book in revealing the nature and glory of Christ in the Orthodox liturgical world. The chapter also discusses the profound symbolic significance and impacts of early church bookishness and higher literacy rates on tradition and theology.

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