Cathedrals and cloisters of the Isle de France (1910)
Rose, Elise Whitlock · New York London : G. P. Putnam's sons · leaf 88
Roman provinces,the pagan but superstitious and impulsive barbarian,this priestly character was impressive. The strangeand magnificent sacerdotal robes, the Bishops quietaccustomedness to heedful respect and to power, thedeep experience which made him psychologically amaster among men, gave him a… … A BISHOPS CLOISTER AND GARDEN. AUXERRE. authority. If he were a trustworthy and holy char-acter, power was eagerly thrust on him, and the crea- 58 The Bishop tion of a dominant theocracy in this time of anarchywas predestined. Not only had the holy or masterful character of theprelate brought him…
Cathedrals -- France · France -- Description and travel
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