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Roger G. Kennedy discusses his book "American Churches"

BROADCAST: Jan. 18, 1983 | DURATION: 00:56:42

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Synopsis

According to Roger G. Kennedy's book, "American Churches," churches are organic expressions of the community. The church, whether it be a temple or a cathedral, the architecture of the buildings themselves should be inviting so that people will want to participate inside them, explained Kennedy.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 18, 1983

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Historians

Tags

Kennedy, Roger G.---Interviews Kennedy, Roger G. American churches. Church architecture--United States. Church buildings--United States. Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kennedy, Roger G., interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Burn, Barry Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 Edifce complex

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