Theology in Stone: Church Architecture From Byzantium to Berkeley [Paperback]

Thinking about church architecture has come to an impasse. Reformers and traditionalists are talking past each other. In Theology in Stone , Richard Kieckhefer seeks to help both sides move beyond the standoff toward a fruitful conversation about houses of worship. Drawing on a wide range of historical examples with an eye to their contemporary relevance, he offers refreshing new ideas about the meanings and uses of church architecture.

Introduction
1. The First Factor: Spatial Dynamics
2. The Second Factor: Centering Focus
3. The Third Factor: Aesthetic Impact
4. The Fourth Factor: Symbolic Resonance
5. Late Medieval Beverley: Traditional Churches in a Traditional Culture
6. Chicago: Traditional Churches in a Modern Culture
7. Rudolph Schwartz: Modern Churches in a Modern Culture
8. Issues in Church Architecture
Notes
Index