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Front or Facade
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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In ancient descriptions of churches, the front of the church is spoken of sas the east or altar end. In modern writings, when churches are a "oriented" or located with reference to the points of the compass, the principal front or facade is the west end, the end away fa om the altar.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Front or Facade'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/f/front-or-facade.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Front or Facade'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/f/front-or-facade.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
