Myths in Stone: Religious Dimensions of Washington, D.C., Part 3Washington, D.C., is a city of powerful symbols—from the dominance of the Capitol dome and Washington Monument to the authority of the Smithsonian. This book takes us on a fascinating and informative tour of the nation's capital as Jeffrey F. Meyer unravels the complex symbolism of the city and explores its meaning for our national consciousness. Meyer finds that mythic and religious themes pervade the capital—in its original planning, in its monumental architecture, and in the ritualized events that have taken place over the 200 years the city has been the repository for the symbolism of the nation. As Meyer tours the city's famous axial layout, he discusses many historical figures and events, compares Washington to other great cities of the world such as Beijing and Berlin, and discusses the meaning and history of its architecture and many works of art. Treating Washington, D.C., as a complex religious center, Meyer finds that the city functions as a unifying element in American consciousness. This book will change the way we look at Washington, D.C., and provide a provocative new look at the meaning of religion in America today. It will also be a valuable companion for those traveling to this city that was envisioned from its inception as the center of the world. |
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... human desire to make journeys to a sacred destination . Treating Washington as a complex religious center , Meyer finds that the city functions as a The publisher gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution to this book.
... human desire to make journeys to a sacred destination . Treating Washington as a complex religious center , Meyer finds that the city functions as a The publisher gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution to this book.
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... Sacred space- Washington ( D.C. ) I. Title . BL2527.W18 M49 2001 975.3 - dc21 00-020172 CIP Manufactured in the United States of America 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 OI 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I The paper used in this publication meets the ...
... Sacred space- Washington ( D.C. ) I. Title . BL2527.W18 M49 2001 975.3 - dc21 00-020172 CIP Manufactured in the United States of America 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 OI 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I The paper used in this publication meets the ...
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... Sacred space— Washington ( D.C. ) I. Title . BL2527.W18 M49 2001 975.3 — dc21 00-020172 CIP Manufactured in the United States of America 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The paper used in this publication meets the ...
... Sacred space— Washington ( D.C. ) I. Title . BL2527.W18 M49 2001 975.3 — dc21 00-020172 CIP Manufactured in the United States of America 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The paper used in this publication meets the ...
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... sacred destination . The first metaphor is principally temporal and re- quires the investigation of earlier historical epochs , their capitals , and the meaning their architecture conveys . These original meanings , though often hidden ...
... sacred destination . The first metaphor is principally temporal and re- quires the investigation of earlier historical epochs , their capitals , and the meaning their architecture conveys . These original meanings , though often hidden ...
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... sacred . Because they considered their holy scriptures to be the very word of God , Jewish and Christian believers were predisposed to venerate such secular writings as the Declaration of Inde- pendence and the Constitution as they ...
... sacred . Because they considered their holy scriptures to be the very word of God , Jewish and Christian believers were predisposed to venerate such secular writings as the Declaration of Inde- pendence and the Constitution as they ...
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