The Day Star: Reading Sacred Architecture, Bk. 2: Unlocking Content

The entire 2-Volume set exceeds 800 pages. Description: Where book 1 introduces the reader to the language of visual symbolism employed on sacred architecture (mostly that of the LDS temples), book 2 unlocks the rich doctrinal content lying behind the multiple layers of meaning they often possess. Sacred space, sacred time, light & color, the 432 celestial spheres on the Nauvoo Temple are explored in detail in this volume, using visual symbolism as a primary teaching tool. ‘Reading’ this and other temples (using skills acquired in book 1), readers explore its five different star types, three of which center on the life and mission of Jesus Christ. These and other architectural forms appear to have strong doctrinal underpinnings connected to gathering, perfection, calling and election, Christ as the Second Comforter, and Eternal Life. The rich gospel symbolism of temples and scripture comes alive as readers develop ‘eyes to see’.\nAbout the Author:
Val Brinkerhoff is an associate professor of Photography in the Visual Arts Department of Brigham Young University. He and his wife Trina have 4 children and live in Elk Ridge Utah. The 2-part Day Star series was produced as part of the larger "Sacred Places" documentary photography project.