A fascinating exploration of the codes and meanings encrypted in our places of daily worship - covering all major faiths of the world from antiquity to modern times.Across the globe; pilgrims and tourists; locals and foreigners flock to sacred sites and houses of worship. Why? Because throughout time; humans have directed extraordinary amounts of energy toward the creation of architecture that expresses their religious beliefs. From Stonehenge to the Sagrada FamÃlia; from the Acropolis to Angkor Wat; The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces offers fascinating insights into some of the most impressive man-made structures in the world. By revealing how these historical places of worship were used and how tenets of a faith were encoded in their structures; the book enhances our understanding and appreciation of the human mind and spirit. The superb full-color photographs that can be found on every page are supplemented by ingenious 'decoder' sections. These zero in on the most important design elements; combining close-up detail with fascinating explanatory detail.The book emphasizes the key living faiths (Christianity; Islam; Judaism; Hinduism and Buddhism); but early chapters also look at the great sites of prehistory and antiquity; including the stone circle at Avebury in southwest England and the Pyramids at Giza.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Good summaryBy Letter SizeBought a different version in Europe about 15 years ago; great summary of the thinking behind fascism from the English perspective.0 of 6 people found the following review helpful. About the only good this book could do you is if it becomes ...By Mike FlanniganThis book was written by a fascist; as it posits the notion that fascism is right wing and conservative; which is course a fascist lie. About the only good this book could do you is if it becomes cheaper than toilet paper.
