Myths in stone : religious dimensions of Washington, D.C. / Jeffrey F. Meyer.

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Meyer, Jeffrey F.

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Myths in stone : religious dimensions of Washington, D.C. / Jeffrey F. Meyer.

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xi, 343 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-323) and index.
Axis of power: reflections: on Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House -- Capital and capitol: city at the center of the World. -- Balancing act: Pennsylvania Avenue and power -- "National Church" and its holy scriptures -- Axis of enlightenment: reflections: from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial -- White House and presidential religion -- Washington Monument: enigma variations -- Jefferson Memorial: image of enlightenment faith -- Axis of memory: reflections: from Arlington Cemetery to the Capitol -- Memento mori: the Lincoln Memorial and the honored dead -- Changing meaning of the National Mall -- Back to the Capitol: artists' voices.

Summary:

As Meyer tours the city's famous axial layout, he discusses many historical figures and events, compares Washington to other great cities of the world such as Beijing and Berlin, and discusses the meaning and history of its architecture and many works of art. Treating Washington, D.C., as a complex religious center, Meyer finds that the city functions as a unifying element in American consciousness. This book will change the way we look at Washington, D.C., and provide a provocative new look at the meaning of religion in America today. It will also be a valuable companion for those traveling to this city that was envisioned from its inception as the center of the world.

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ISBN:

0520214811 (alk. paper)
9780520214811 (alk. paper)

Subject:

Sacred space Washington (D.C.)
Lieux sacrés Washington (D.C.)
Religion.
Sacred space.
Washington (D.C.) Religion.
Washington (D.C.)
Washington, DC
Washington <DC>.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 214915
Call No.: NA735.W3 M4 2000
Status: Available

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