REPRESENTING THE HOLY GRAIL ON RELIQUARY SARCOPHAGI IN SYRIA
REPRESENTING THE HOLY GRAIL ON RELIQUARY SARCOPHAGI IN SYRIA
Author(s): Dana KHOULISubject(s): History, Cultural history, Ancient World, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Mega Print SRL
Keywords: Reliquary; Sarcophagus; Chalice; Libation; Syria;
Summary/Abstract: This scholarly article examines the depiction of the Holy Chalice within a significant category of Christian reliquaries, with a specific focus on examples from Syria. The research delves into the analysis of numerous sarcophagi reliquaries distinguished by their utilization of the libation system and explores the various artistic representations of the Chalice within this context.
Journal: Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology
- Issue Year: 10/2023
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 133-137
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English