Reflections of Faith, Houses of Worship in the Lone Star State

Reflections of Faith, Houses of Worship in the Lone Star State by Willard B Robinson. Published by Baylor University Press, Waco, TX, 1994. 1st Edition. Hardbound, No DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine. ISBN 0918954576. LCCN 94-20796. Written with the assistance of Jean M Robinson. The purpose of this study is to survey the ecclesiastical edifices of Texas in light of social and theological conditions and to interpret the spiritual content that contributed to the joy and comfort of the people, both viewing it from without and experiencing it from within. Histories of the individual places of worship along with the surrounding country plus the architecture and construction of individual churches. 300+ churches and temples are included. Content is arranged by: Iglesias Hispanicas; Antebellum Churches; Victorian Elegance; Stately Formality; and Modern 'sthetic. Includes a list of illustrations by page number. Black and white photographs illustrate. 268 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 12548.