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Saints, Signs, and Symbols - W. Ellwood Post
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SAINTS, SIGNS, AND SYMBOLS
BY
W. ELLWOOD POST
Illustrated by the author
Foreword by The Rev. Canon EDWARD N. WEST, D.D.
CHRIST THE KING
A symbol composed of the Chi Rho and crown. The crown and Chi are gold with Rho of silver on a blue field.
Saints, Signs, and Symbols
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
Foreword 6
Acknowledgments 7
Introduction 8
Color 9
Significance of Colors 9
Abbreviations 11
The Four Evangelists 12
The Twelve Apostles 16
The Holy Trinity 29
God The Father 30
God The Son 31
God The Holy Spirit 36
The Sacred Monograms 39
St Mary the Virgin 43
Saints 50
Crosses 175
Stars 180
Flowers, Fruits, Trees 181
Old Testament 186
Other Emblems 191
The Church 208
The Church Year 209
Forms Of The Nimbus 211
Forms Of The Nimbus And The Auerole 212
Borders And Corners 213
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 215
Foreword
Ellwood Post’s book is a genuine addition to the ecclesiological library. It contains a monumental mass of material which is not ordinarily available in one book—particularly if the reader must depend in general on the English language.
Books in this field are, too often, either written brilliantly and illustrated badly, or vice versa. This book contains some excellent drawing combined with the most terse descriptive writing possible. It will prove to be a most practical reference work for all those who deal with the Church’s symbols, and it will add vastly to the information of those who already know much of this science.
The reader who is unacquainted with the language of symbols must approach the subject with the clear understanding that naturalism
is the exact opposite of symbolism.
Once this is understood, the criterion of judgment on the effectiveness of any particular symbol and the suitability of its portrayal is firmly established. On such a basis, this book is important.
EDWARD N. WEST
Acknowledgments
To the Rev. Dr. Edward N. West, Sub-dean of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York, who has graciously given of his scholarly knowledge and fatherly encouragement, I express my sincere gratitude. Also, I wish to tender my thanks to the Rev. Canon Frank V. H. Carthy, Rector of Christ Church, New Brunswick. New Jersey, who initiated my interest in the drama of the Church; and to my wife, Bette, for her loyal co-operation.
The research material used has been invaluable, and I am indebted to writers, past and contemporary. They are: E. E. Dorling. Heraldry of the Church; Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, Guide to Heraldry; Shirley C. Hughson of the Order of the Holy Cross. Athletes of God; Dr. F. C. Husenbeth, Emblems of Saints; C. Wilfrid Scott-Giles, The Romance of Heraldry; and F. R. Webber, Church Symbolism.
W. ELLWOOD POST
Introduction
This book is confined to illustrations of symbols used in the Church, along with