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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Christian Archaeology (4419 words) |
 | Christian archaeology is that branch of the science of archaeology the object of which is the study of ancient Christian monuments. |
| By literary sources is commonly understood the existing remains of early Christian literature; monumental sources consist of the various classes of objects of a material character surviving from antiquity, which were produced by Christians or under Christian influence, sepulchral inscriptions, paintings, sculptures churches, and the products of the minor arts. |
| The principal aim of Christian archaeology, as indicated, is to ascertain all that is possible relative to the manners and customs of the early Christians from the monuments of Christian antiquity. |
| 1865 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1652 words) |
| Archaeology - Architecture - Art - Literature - Music |
| 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. |
| January 1 - Hector Berlioz finishes his Memoirs. |
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