Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Altar-Steps
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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the steps below and about the altar in a Christian church. They are usually at least three in number, independent of, and in addition to, the platform, predella, or dais on which the altar is actually placed. Sometimes there are more in number than three; if so, they are either five, seven, or fourteen. The latter would pertain to the high-altar of a collegiate church or cathedral.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Steps'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altar-steps.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Steps'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altar-steps.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
