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Ett Jerusalem i Skåne

På svenska

Author

Editor

  • Anita Larsson

Summary, in English

The parish church of Dalby is probably the oldest preserved church in Scandinavia and thus also the oldest building in Scandinavia that is still in use. Its construction began around 1060. Some features of the original church display influence from Northern Germany, more specifically Hildesheim; significant additions and alterations made in the 12th century display influence from the Cathedral of Lund. This article argues that several of the 11th- and 12th-century features were designed to evoke features of the holy city of Jerusalem, particularly the Temple of Solomon. At the end, the article presents Late Medieval objects of devotion that recall Jerusalem in different ways, and for different purposes.

Publishing year

2010

Language

Swedish

Pages

64-76

Publication/Series

Dalby kyrka: Om en plats i historien

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

Historiska Media

Topic

  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Keywords

  • Holy Face
  • St. Veronica
  • symbolism of church buildings
  • Dalby
  • medieval church architecture

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 978-91-86297-28-2