The Bride of Christ A Study in Christian Legend Lore

By Paul Carus

Book Overview

The Bride of Christ: A Study in Christian Legend Lore is a book written by Paul Carus that explores the concept of the ""Bride of Christ"" in Christian mythology and legend. Carus delves into the origins of this idea, tracing it back to ancient mythologies and examining its evolution throughout Christian history. He looks at how the concept has been interpreted by various Christian denominations and how it has been used to shape Christian beliefs and practices. The book also explores the symbolism of the Bride of Christ and its significance in Christian theology. Overall, The Bride of Christ is a thorough examination of a central idea in Christian tradition and an insightful exploration of the role of myth and legend in shaping religious beliefs.1908. Relates Christian legend and lore, including the legend of the Bride of Christ, to myths and legends of the Near East, Greece and Rome. Lavishly illustrated. Contents: The divine bridegroom; Olympian marriages; St. Catherine; St. Catherine in art; Conclusion.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162580534
• ISBN13: 9781162580531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"