. An illustrated and descriptive guide to the great railways of England and their connections with the Continent . ar 1460—1550A curious illustration of symbolism in connection with the cathedral hasbeen pointed out by Mr. Stewart, and as it is probably a correct rendering 57 2 «^^ Bujy St. Edmn7ids. of the subject, it is here subjoined. The Galilee Porch is not parallel tothe axis of the nave, bur has a marked inclination to the north, whilst thechoir, on the other hand, like that of Exeter, inclines to the south. Theground-plan of churches, by so frequently assuming a cross form, typify thed
. An illustrated and descriptive guide to the great railways of England and their connections with the Continent . ar 1460—1550A curious illustration of symbolism in connection with the cathedral hasbeen pointed out by Mr. Stewart, and as it is probably a correct rendering 57 2 «^^ Bujy St. Edmn7ids. of the subject, it is here subjoined. The Galilee Porch is not parallel tothe axis of the nave, bur has a marked inclination to the north, whilst thechoir, on the other hand, like that of Exeter, inclines to the south. Theground-plan of churches, by so frequently assuming a cross form, typify thedoctrine of the Atonement—the choir or chancel marking the position ofthe Saviours head, the transepts His arms, and the nave His body. Byan expansion of this idea, the choir is made to bend southwards to showthe inclination of the Redeemers head upon the cross, while, as it wouldseem here, the porch is turned in an opposite direction, to indicate theposition of His feet. Another instance of the same principle of symbolism may be noted inconnection with a monument found under the floor of the nave. It re-.
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