The Architecture and Liturgy of the Bema in Fourth- To-Sixth-Century Syrian Churches

In fourth to sixth century Syria a nave-platform known as the Bema became popular in some regions before mysteriously disappearing; this study seeks to explain how these bemata functioned and which elements led to their decline.

About the author

Emma Loosley, Ph.D (2001), School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester. She has published monographs, edited volumes and a variety of articles on many issues relating to Eastern Christianity and Christian-Muslim Relations.

Product details

• Authors: Emma Loosley
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.08.2012
• EAN: 9789004231825
• ISBN: 978-90-04-23182-5
• No. of pages: 306
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 241 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 608 g
• Series: Texts and Studies in Eastern C
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity