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Altar-Horns

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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the horns or corners of the altar which are on its western side. The north corner is called the "gospel horn "(cornu evangeliz), the south the "epistle horn" (cornu epistolce).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Horns'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/altar-horns.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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