The Book: Amid the growing dissatisfaction with Catholic church architecture since the Second Vatican Council, and the general lack of clear and vibrant direction in liturgy, many are asking, "How ought we build our churches?" Drawing upon the primary texts of Vatican II, recent papal encyclicals, curial documents, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the author examines this question with regard to history, theology, iconography and symbolism, and the current debates both in Catholic thought and in architectural criticism.
paperback - 7" x 9.25" - 267 pages
The Author: Steven Schloeder, NCARB, is an architect and the founder of Liturgical Environs, an architecture firm specializing in Catholic Church projects across the United States.
