The Symbolic World

346 - Hidden Symbolism in Christian Architecture

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June 14, 2024 9:48am

40m

This video is an in-depth discussion of the biblical and symbolic inspiration for Christian architecture.

Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/isAMeVKJhlg
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Alex O'Connor: The Problem With Secular Architecture - Jonathan Pageau: https://youtu.be/z2Mugv29ih0?si=b4UFdfmJ1hppX5xf

Timestamps: 
00:00 - Intro music
00:26 - Introduction and Scripture
02:50 - The keystone
04:48 - The capstone and the dome
07:26 - Circle and square
10:24 - Church architecture in Rome
13:14 - Fractals
16:27 - Western structures
17:39 - Finding the dome: Pendentives
23:17 - Ezekiel's vision
28:02 - Two cherubs
29:11 - The church
30:58 - Two aspects of Christ

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My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.