Photographer/Creator

Chet Smolski, Rhode Island College

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Date

Spring 3-1980

Description

This picture was taken at an angle from Manger Square of the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, Israel. Since its initial construction in 326 AD, the church has undergone much reconstruction and restoration over the years. Built over the cave that is believed to be the birthplace of Christ, this church remains one of the oldest active churches in the world.

The entire structure combines two churches, conjoined by and underground crypt (the Grotto of the Nativity). The Basilica of the Nativity resembles a Roman basilica, with golden mosaics, aisleways formed by Corinthian columns and an apse. From the sanctuary, there are two staircases that wind down to the Grotto. The Church of St. Catherine, which is attached to the Basilica, models the Gothic revival architectural style.

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http://www.atlastours.net/holyland/church_of_the_nativity.html

(accessed 14 Nov 2011)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nativity

(accessed 14 Nov 2011)

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This object from the Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications, housed by the Rhode Island College Special Collections, and any of its digital surrogates are the intellectual property of Rhode Island College. This digital object is protected by copyright and/or related rights. The digital material presented here is licensed with a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. This content can be used, shared, or adapted for educational and scholarly purposes. For permissions to use this item please contact digitalcommons@ric.edu. All uses must include appropriate attribution.

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Recommended Citation

Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications, MSS-0041, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.

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Keywords

religious architecture, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, historical sites, churches

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