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What Is a Cathedral?

Start your tour of great Gothic cathedrals with this introductory lecture. Discover the important role these buildings play in both spirituality and society, and learn how their origins lie in the 1st century A.D. with the emergence of the office of the bishop, whose throne is known as a "cathedra."

English
  • Originally Aired May 1, 2011
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created May 3, 2019 by
    Administrator admin
  • Modified October 7, 2024 by
    PolarGeek admin
Name Type Role
William R. Cook, Ph.D. Host