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.
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.
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 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
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
Ecclesiastical Curiosities
Author: William Andrews
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglican church buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglican church buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Incredible Book of Vatican Facts and Papal Curiosities
Author: Nino Lo Bello
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517220832
Category : Popes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Which pope was a speed demon? What is the pope's salary? Here is a non-sacred treasure trove of fascinating, surprising, and little-known tidbits about the Vatican and the popes, not only for the 700 million Catholics in the world but also for people of other faiths. Includes a time-line of significant dates in Church history, and a glossary of Vatican terms.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517220832
Category : Popes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Which pope was a speed demon? What is the pope's salary? Here is a non-sacred treasure trove of fascinating, surprising, and little-known tidbits about the Vatican and the popes, not only for the 700 million Catholics in the world but also for people of other faiths. Includes a time-line of significant dates in Church history, and a glossary of Vatican terms.
Washington Curiosities
Author: Harriet Baskas
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762769009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The definitive collection of Washington's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Washington residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762769009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The definitive collection of Washington's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Washington residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Iowa Curiosities
Author: Eric Jones
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762761601
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hawkeye State has to offer!
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762761601
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hawkeye State has to offer!