10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTAR TABLE»
Discover the use of
altar table in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
altar table and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Liturgical Environment: What the Documents Say
The altar of altar-table refers to the sacrificial aspect of the Mass by connecting
the once-for-all sacrifice of the cross to the ... and gives thanks to God for the
body and blood of Christ found there.8 Summarizing this understanding of altar-
table, ...
2
Why is There a Menorah on the
Altar?: Jewish Roots of ...
In synagogues, the ner tamid (eternal light) hangs centered above the Ark. It, too,
is red. Altar-Table The altar-table in your church might be a moveable
freestanding wooden table or a fixed free-standing marble platform. If you attend
a very old ...
Meredith Gould, Ph.D., 2009
3
Studies in Hellenistic Architecture
Thus the actual altar-table was often placed on a platform in front of the temple,
with a stairway flanked by wing-walls ascending on the side toward the temple.
For practical reasons, the level area between the top of the stairway and the back
...
Frederick E. Winter, 2006
4
The Oxford History of Christian Worship
Rood screens were destroyed as churches were remodeled. The essence was to
make the altar-table visually accessible to the nave. These changes were also
promoted by the new fashion for having the tabernacle squarely on the altar-table
...
Geoffrey Wainwright, Karen B. Westerfield Tucker, 2006
5
Your
Altar: Creating a Sacred Space for Prayer and Meditation
To enhance the movement of energy, consider chanting the name of one or
several solar deities or using one of their images as the focal object on the altar.
Table 1.3 lists the names of gods and goddesses associated with the sun.
Projecting ...
6
Yin Yu Tang: The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese House
A long altar table would run east to west along the back wall of the room. In front
of the altar table and abutting it would be placed a square table and two chairs,
facing conceptual south on either side of the square table. Other chairs and
tables ...
7
Witch School First Degree: Lessons in the Correllian Tradition
The altar table is the surface upon which your altar is set up. It is not neces- sarily
a table as such, but rather can be any of a wide variety of surfaces. Traditionally,
altars have often been erected outdoors, and they still are at ritual gatherings ...
Donald Lewis-Highcorrell, 2008
8
New SCM Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship
The altar table is wiped clean and covered if necessary with a waterproof
covering to protect the altar cloth (now spread on it) from oil and water. The
candles are set in place for the eucharist, and festive lighting takes place. The
bishop then ...
9
In Search of the Folk Daoists of North China
Stressing performance, Jones observes the changing ritual scene in this poor countryside, both since the 1980s and through all the tribulations of 20th-century warfare and political campaigns.
10
An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies
These new (or adapted) Christian structures, most often built of stone,
aesthetically seemed to warrant an altar table also made of stone. No doubt the
biblical theme of the rock or stone was a factor, along with increased reverence
for the altar ...
Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTAR TABLE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
altar table is used in the context of the following news items.
Healing underway in Greek Orthodox community
It rests in front of a wooden altar table donated by St. Thomas More Church. Down the hallway, the mission has rooms for fellowship meals and ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
A Christian church that celebrates same sex marriage
... hanging a painting of what looked like Jesus with a man kneeled next to him, and a gay man was fixing the wooden cross on the altar table. «Rappler, Jul 15»
The Thrifty Heathen's Guide to Altars
My current altar table was a pine round found at a hardware store for $6, which I burned symbols into, stained, and added a bit of paint, all for ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
Happy Valley flat with enough outdoor space to make you green …
Living room detail Flanking a custom-made altar table (HK$3,500, through iDecorate) is the pair of Wysocki paintings that set the tone for the ... «South China Morning Post, Jun 15»
Chapel being repaired for use at Rosaryville
The chapel holds 60 people and has a small stage with an altar table. The chapel was originally built in Manchac by an Irish Dominican priest, ... «Washington Times, Jun 15»
Metro Detroit Community Remembers Genocide Victims
Both carried relics of the saints into the sanctuary that were placed on a special altar table. Other participating clergy included the Most ... «Armenian Weekly, May 15»
Hidden treasures sell for £18000 at Shropshire auction
The furniture section featured a large 19th century Chinese rosewood altar table at £2,100 and a mid-20th century Chinese rosewood two ... «shropshirestar.com, May 15»
Pocatello church to celebrate 100 years
On May 16, consecrated holy relics of three martyred saints will be placed into the cavity of the new altar table, according to the information ... «Idaho State Journal, May 15»
A 4200 sq ft family home in Jardine's Lookout is a riot of colour and …
In the entrance hall, two custom-made rectangular rugs in bright geometrics complement a turquoise altar table, a blue-and-orange patterned ... «South China Morning Post, May 15»
Portage County pic of the week — St. Joseph's Church
The interior was professionally restructured and painted, including modifications of pews, altar table and new carpet. In 2008, several of the ... «Aurora Advocate, Apr 15»
