""Early Christian Symbolism in Great Britain and Ireland"" by J. Romilly Allen is a comprehensive exploration of the symbols and iconography used by early Christians in the Romano-British period and Celtic monuments. The book provides a detailed account of the origins and meanings of these symbols, as well as their use in foreign countries. The author also delves into the historical context of early Christianity in Great Britain and Ireland, and the ways in which these symbols were used to convey religious beliefs and practices. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Britain and Ireland, and the role of symbolism in religious expression.""1887. From the Rhind lectures in Archaeology by Romilly who was considered one of the foremost exponents of the new scientific archaeology. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.