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29 Νοε 2016 · Exploring the establishment of sacred space within both the public and domestic spheres, as well as the role of the secular within the sacred sphere, each chapter provides fascinating insights into how these concepts helped shape, and were shaped by, wider society.
Sacred spaces were instrumental in shaping the identity of early Christian communities amid a diverse cultural landscape. These locations served not only as places of worship but also as symbols of unity and resilience against external pressures from competing religions and cultural practices.
As meaningful space, sacred space encompasses a wide variety of very different kinds of places. It includes places that are constructed for religious purposes, such as temples or temenoi, and places that are religiously interpreted, such as mountains or rivers.
Exploring the establishment of sacred space within both the public and domestic spheres, as well as the role of the secular within the sacred sphere, each chapter provides fascinating insights into how these concepts helped shape, and were shaped by, wider society.
Although ‘sacred space’ was once conceived in terms of architectural typologies, medievalists have recently emphasized a more dynamic concept of space, defined by rituals and multisensory stimuli, by portable reliquaries, altars, and images, as well as monumental shrines and images (Lidov 2009; Palazzo 2008, 2014 ).
A sacred space is a designated area, often marked by physical boundaries or symbols, that is considered holy or consecrated by a particular religion or culture. These spaces can be natural or man-made, and their significance varies widely across different traditions.
Exploring the establishment of sacred space within both the public and domestic spheres, as well as the role of the secular within the sacred sphere, each chapter provides fascinating insights into how these concepts helped shape, and were shaped by, wider society.
