Saints, Shrines and Pilgrims by Roger Rosewell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Saints, Shrines and Pilgrims by Roger Rosewell An authoritative, illustrated account of saints, shrines, and pilgrimage in Britain that will appeal to all those interested in the history of the Church and medieval history in general. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the Middle Ages, it was thought that praying at the right shrine could save you from just about anything, from madness and famine to false imprisonment and even shipwreck. Kingdoms, cities, and even individual trades had patron saints that would protect them from misfortune and bring them wealth and prosperity, and their feast days were celebrated with public holidays and pageants. With saints believed to have the ear of God, veneration of figures such as St Thomas Becket, St Cuthbert, and St Margaret brought tens of thousands of pilgrims from all walks of life to sites across the country. Saints, Shrines and Pilgrims takes the reader across Britain, providing a map of the most important religious shrines that pilgrims would travel vast distances to reach, as well as descriptions and images of the shrines themselves. Featuring over 100 stunning photographs and a gazetteer of places to visit, it explains the history of pilgrimage in Britain and the importance that it played in medieval life, and describes the impact of the unbridled assault made on pilgrimage by the Reformation. Author Biography Roger Rosewell is the News and Features Editor of Vidimus, the international online magazine about medieval stained glass. Educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University, he is the author of an award-winning study of medieval wall paintings and is a member of the Royal Photographic Society. He also writes at Table of Contents IntroductionSainthoodShrinesChrist and the Virgin MarySaints in Daily LifeLegends and MiraclesPilgrimagesReformationGlossary of Well-known SaintsFurther ReadingIndex Review "Rosewell crams an impressive amount into this handsomely illustrated book, from the processes of saint-making and the care lavished on shrines, to the chaos and destruction wrought by the Reformation." * Catholic Herald * Promotional An authoritative, illustrated account of saints, shrines and pilgrimage in Britain, explaining their importance to medieval life in a title that will appeal to all those interested in the history of the Church and medieval history in general. Review Quote "Rosewell crams an impressive amount into this handsomely illustrated book, from the processes of saint-making and the care lavished on shrines, to the chaos and destruction wrought by the Reformation." Promotional "Headline" An authoritative, illustrated account of saints, shrines and pilgrimage in Britain, explaining their importance to medieval life in a title that will appeal to all those interested in the history of the Church and medieval history in general. Feature A comprehensive guide to some of the UKs best-known national and local saints as well as the sites where they were venerated. Many of these are in major churches and cathedrals that will have bookshops in which Shire has a major presence such as Canterbury Cathedral and St Pauls Cathedral. Details ISBN0747814023 Author Roger Rosewell Short Title SAINTS SHRINES & PILGRIMS Pages 80 Series Shire Library Language English ISBN-10 0747814023 ISBN-13 9780747814023 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 263.04241 Imprint Shire Publications Illustrations Illustrated in colour throughout Publication Date 2017-03-23 Series Number 797 UK Release Date 2017-03-23 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2017-03-23 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General AU Release Date 2017-03-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161564921;

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