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346 - Hidden Symbolism in Christian Architecture

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This video is an in-depth discussion of the biblical and symbolic inspiration for Christian architecture. Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/isAMeVKJhlg Support us at http://www.thesymbolicworld.com for more videos like this and please like and share if you find it of value. Related content: Alex O'Connor: The Problem With Secular Architecture - Jonathan Pageau: https://youtu.be/z2Mugv29ih0?si=b4UFdfmJ1hppX5xf Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro music 00:26 - Introduction and Scripture 02:50 - The keystone 04:48 - The capstone and the dome 07:26 - Circle and square 10:24 - Church architecture in Rome 13:14 - Fractals 16:27 - Western structures 17:39 - Finding the dome: Pendentives 23:17 - Ezekiel's vision 28:02 - Two cherubs 29:11 - The church 30:58 - Two aspects of Christ 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau  🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe  🔒 BECOME A PATRON: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe  📱 SOCIAL MEDIA   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/  My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

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Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.