{"product_id":"prentjes-uit-de-rijke-rooms-katholieke-cultuur-frans-pluijmaekers","title":"Images from the rich Roman Catholic culture - Frans Pluijmaekers","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe focus here is on the culture of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003edevotional pictures\u003c\/b\u003e (also known as prayer cards or communion cards) and religious printed matter that played a central role in the daily lives of Catholics throughout the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sacraments at the Center:\u003c\/b\u003e The book pays extensive attention to the visual symbolism surrounding the seven sacraments (such as baptism, first Holy Communion, confirmation, marriage, and anointing of the sick). Each sacrament was traditionally accompanied by the distribution of specially designed cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSymbolism and Iconography:\u003c\/b\u003e The authors explain the deeper meaning behind the images on these cards. This includes specific religious symbols, veneration of saints, Latin proverbs, and liturgical rituals. For example, the illustration on the cover shows an image in the style of a stained-glass window, depicting the Pietà (Mary mourning the body of Jesus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTangible Memories:\u003c\/b\u003e In addition to their theological significance, the book particularly highlights their nostalgic and social value. For many people, these cards were and are tangible reminders of family milestones, deceased loved ones, or special religious feasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boekenplein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46082568421433,"sku":"WEB009\/31\/BW","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/7476\/4601\/files\/boek14_18345d9a-8a91-4ae2-966d-143ae71a5ec3.jpg?v=1782375221","url":"https:\/\/boeken-plein.nl\/en\/products\/prentjes-uit-de-rijke-rooms-katholieke-cultuur-frans-pluijmaekers","provider":"Boekenplein","version":"1.0","type":"link"}