God’s Architecture Feeds The Soul – The Glory Of The Gothic

If you asked anybody during the Medieval Period about Gothic architecture, they would not know what you were talking about. The word Gothic developed later, and it was not intended to be a compliment. For centuries, it was common for academics to look upon anything Medieval with disdain. This attitude prevailed despite the fact that Europe was filled with monumental cathedrals and numberless village churches – all beautiful in their various ways. In a very real sense, the rejection of Medieval architecture was a way of rejecting God. This podcast discusses the value of Gothic Architecture and its role in Christian life. To read the essays, go to https://www.returntoorder.org/2018/05/monument-raised-ruin-institution-custom/, https://www.returntoorder.org/2021/03/how-the-revival-of-catholic-architecture-in-england-changed-the-way-people-prayed/, and https://www.returntoorder.org/2018/08/the-architecture-that-feeds-the-soul/.