Publisher's Synopsis
The Circle and The Cross: A Study in Continuity, The Cross V2 is a book written by A. Hadrian Allcroft. This book is a detailed study of the continuity between the pre-Christian pagan religions and the Christian faith. The author explores the similarities and differences between the two belief systems, and how they have influenced each other over time. The book focuses on the use of symbols, particularly the circle and the cross, in both pagan and Christian traditions. The author examines the historical and cultural context of these symbols, and how they have been used to represent different aspects of faith and spirituality. The book is a comprehensive study of the relationship between pagan and Christian religions, and the influence that they have had on each other throughout history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and spirituality.1927. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766176193. Volume 2 of 2 - The Cross. The problem of finding the true origin of the word �������church' has drawn the author vastly further than he ever anticipated, for this origin would seem to go back far into the beginnings of European civilization, and there is as much to be said of the word's pagan as of its Christian history. Contents: Conversion of Ireland and England; Ireland; Wales; Saxon paganism; Rome and Iona; first churches; Ciric; God's acre; secular uses of the church; derivation of the word church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
