Author: David Castleton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784424455
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.
Church Curiosities
Author: David Castleton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784424455
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784424455
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.
Some Church Curiosities. [Reprinted from "The New Day." With Illustrations.].
Author: CHURCH CURIOSITIES.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church
Author: William Andrews
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Curiosities of the Church
Author: William Andrews
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chained books
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chained books
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Curiosities of Christian History Prior to the Reformation
Author: James Paterson
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
In 'Curiosities of Christian History Prior to the Reformation', James Paterson takes readers on a journey through the first fourteen centuries of Christianity, offering a glimpse into the lives of early Christians, their customs, festivals, and the challenges they faced. In this book, Paterson manages to capture the Christian temperament throughout the centuries, from martyrs and hermits to monks, nuns, and friars.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
In 'Curiosities of Christian History Prior to the Reformation', James Paterson takes readers on a journey through the first fourteen centuries of Christianity, offering a glimpse into the lives of early Christians, their customs, festivals, and the challenges they faced. In this book, Paterson manages to capture the Christian temperament throughout the centuries, from martyrs and hermits to monks, nuns, and friars.
Curiosities of Christian History
Author: James Paterson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Ecclesiastical Curiosities
Author: William Andrews
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglican church buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Anglican church buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church
Author: William Andrews
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781494130848
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781494130848
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.
The Hodder Compendium of Christian Curiosities
Author: David Moloney
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444717383
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Fascinating facts, enlightening lists and random observations on our rich, historic and extraordinary faith
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444717383
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Fascinating facts, enlightening lists and random observations on our rich, historic and extraordinary faith
Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Andrews
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781334237324
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Excerpt from Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church My previous works prepared on similar lines to the present volume, I send forth this collection of new studies on old themes, hoping that it will entertain and instruct those interested. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781334237324
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Excerpt from Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church My previous works prepared on similar lines to the present volume, I send forth this collection of new studies on old themes, hoping that it will entertain and instruct those interested. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.