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In medieval cathedrals, what was the main practical function of stained glass windows for congregations who could not read?
Answer
To illustrate Bible stories visually
Because most medieval worshippers were illiterate, stained glass windows depicted biblical narratives and the lives of saints, allowing the illiterate faithful to learn scripture through images rather than text.
💡 Did you know?
Stained glass windows in medieval cathedrals served as illustrated Bibles for illiterate congregations, making them the original visual media for mass communication.
Other options people guess
- To display astronomical calendars
- To record church financial ledgers
- To advertise local guild memberships
Topics
- stained-glass
- medieval
- cathedrals
- religious-art
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