The Roman Catacombs

The Roman Catacombs: Or Some Account Of The Burial Places Of The Early Christians In Rome (1859) is a historical and archaeological book written by James Spencer Northcote. The book provides a comprehensive account of the catacombs of Rome, which were used as burial places for the early Christians. The author describes the history of the catacombs, their architecture, and the various inscriptions and paintings found within them. Northcote also discusses the religious and social context in which the catacombs were used, and the significance of the early Christian community in Rome. The book includes detailed illustrations and maps of the catacombs, as well as photographs of the various artifacts found within them. Overall, The Roman Catacombs: Or Some Account Of The Burial Places Of The Early Christians In Rome is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, Roman archaeology, and the cultural and religious practices of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.