Holy Grail And Holy Thorn
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Holy Grail And Holy Thorn
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Author : Richard Hayman
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-05-17
Holy Grail And Holy Thorn written by Richard Hayman and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-17 with Travel categories.
Holy Grail and Holy Thorn: Glastonbury in the English Imagination explores the legends of King Arthur and Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury and how their influence has been felt from medieval to modern times. Joseph was said to have built at Glastonbury the first church in Christendom, which made it a centre of medieval pilgrimage, and gave Glastonbury an international profile in the fifteenth century. Through the winter-flowering holy thorn, said to have grown from Joseph’s staff, and later the Chalice Well, Glastonbury remained a focus of superstition in the Protestant centuries. In medieval romance Joseph of Arimathea had been the first keeper of the Holy Grail, a mystical past that was revived by Romantic writers and artists and ensured that Glastonbury retained a place in our national culture. In the twentieth century Glastonbury’s reputation was further elaborated by the belief that Joseph was the great-uncle of Jesus Christ, and that when he first came to Britain he brought the young Jesus with him, an idea suggested by William Blake’s Jerusalem. In the same mystical tradition, in the 1960s John Michell saw in Glastonbury the dimensions of New Jerusalem, which proved crucial in making Glastonbury the capital of New Age culture.
Glastonbury Holy Thorn
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Author : Adam Stout
language : en
Publisher: Green & Pleasant Books
Release Date : 2023-11-01
Glastonbury Holy Thorn written by Adam Stout and has been published by Green & Pleasant Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-01 with History categories.
The Holy Thorn of Glastonbury is the stuff that legends are made of. Stories grow on it like fruit and wrap around it like creepers. It’s a shape-shifter. It’s been Catholic, Protestant, Pagan, universal. It’s succoured royalty, loyalty, defiance and subversion. It’s been condemned as patriarchal and revered as a feminine spirit. It’s been harnessed by imperialists and peacemakers and nationalists and universalists. It’s stood for better times and better days. For Christmas cheer and better nature, for all trees and all nature, for peace and for hope. This book is the biography of a symbol. “surely the definitive work on its beloved and important subject” Ronald Hutton "permanently changes our understanding of the mutable mythos without undermining our heart-felt connection to it" Paul Weston "a gem of historical writing" Maria Nita, Material Religion "a coherent and gripping narrative" Charles Watkins, Journal of Historical Geography "If you care about Glastonbury's history, and the origins of its legends, you need this book" Yuri Leitch "utterly accessible, written with flow and humour, zest and zeal" Johanna van Fessem, Glastonbury Oracle "a fusion of critical acumen and human sympathy" Jeremy Harte, Fortean Times "an amazing story unfolds from a hugely impressive mass of sources" Robert Dunning, The Local Historian Adam Stout is a writer and historian, and has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the Universities of Wales, Leicester, Exeter and Southampton. He has written and lectured widely on the idea of Glastonbury.
The High History Of The Holy Grail
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: James Clarke & Co.
Release Date : 1986
The High History Of The Holy Grail written by and has been published by James Clarke & Co. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Arthurian romances categories.
The substance of the tale of King Arthur and the Holy Grail has in one form or another intrigued men and women for well nigh a thousand years, not only in Britain but throughout the world. Nothing, it would appear, can kill the Arthurian saga. Generation after generation has been inspired and entertained by the legends of the Hero-King, his Knights of the Round Table, the reputed visit of Joseph of Arimathea, the mysterious coming of the Holy Grail, and the planting of the Holy Thorn. The original Book of the Grail was written in the early 13th Century, although only fragments of the original manuscript survive. This book is a translation of the first volume of Perceval le Gallois ou le conte du Graal, compiled in 1866 from a 16th Century transcript of the original, and is the most complete version of the Grail story. Sebastian Evans' rendering of the tale captures the high cadences of Medieval Romance, and is an essential addition to the library of anyone who shares the continuing fascination with this most enduring of legends. This is the book featured in the Terry Gilliam film The Fisher King (1991), starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams.
The Grail
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Author : Roger Sherman Loomis
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1991-10-27
The Grail written by Roger Sherman Loomis and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-10-27 with Art categories.
The medieval legend of the Grail, a tale about the search for supreme mystical experience, has never ceased to intrigue writers and scholars by its wildly variegated forms: the settings have ranged from Britain to the Punjab to the Temple of Zeus at Dodona; the Grail itself has been described as the chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper, a stone with miraculous youth-preserving virtues, or a vessel containing a man's head swimming in blood. In his classic exploration of the major versions, Roger Sherman Loomis shows how the Grail, once a Celtic vessel of plenty, evolved into the Christian Grail with miraculous powers. Loomis bases his argument on historical examples involving the major motifs and characters in the legends, beginning with the Arthurian legend recounted in the 1180 French poem by Chrétien de Troyes. Loomis's book builds suspense as he proceeds from one puzzle to the next in revealing the meaning behind the legends.--From publisher description.
Thorn Blood
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Author : Elena Bryce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Thorn Blood written by Elena Bryce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-06 with categories.
Before vampires, they were Guardians. Drinking the blood of the Holy Grail, and sworn to protect it and the other sacred relics through the ages. For more than five hundred years, Hector has quietly been the protector of the Holy Thorn and the surrounding area, which is a safe haven for paranormals. Until the young King Arthur arrives, bringing with him his beautiful and captivating sister, Morgan Le Fay. Morgan knows there is no chance of a future between herself and the bare chested barbarian, regardless of his status and his strange magnetism. But she is too intrigued to keep away, especially as she has secrets of her own. For the first time in his long life Hector begins to fall in love, but his loyalty will be tried as the Thorn is threatened, and an old and bitter rival has no such qualms. But is his goal really to destroy the Thorn or to part the lovers forever? Fantasy adventure entwined with folklore, myth and a romance worthy of legend.
Joseph Of Arimathea
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Author : William John Lyons
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2014-02-07
Joseph Of Arimathea written by William John Lyons and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-07 with Religion categories.
Joseph of Arimathea: A Study in Reception History examines the extensive and convoluted afterlives of a minor biblical character who nevertheless plays a major role in three pivotal scenes in the passion of Jesus Christ as presented by the four canonical Gospels: the request to Pilate for the body, the descent from the cross, and the burial of Jesus' corpse. Characterised in subtly different ways by each Evangelist, these sparse biblical Josephs were expanded, expounded, translated, harmonised, and extended by early literary sources and developed thematically by the artistic traditions of the Renaissance. In the Medieval Period, Joseph arrived, by 'fortuitous' accident, in the British Isles, becoming an iconic figure for English nationalists (through the Glastonbury tradition) and for British Imperialists (through Parry's musical setting of Blake's Jerusalem). Twentieth-century developments in church life, film, literature, spiritualism, and studies of the historical Joseph round out what such a minor character can accomplish, given a sufficient richness in original texts and the right opportunities afforded by later cultural developments. In Joseph of Arimathea's case, certain aspects proved highly adaptable, especially the sharp contrast provided by his portrayal as a bold active figure in the Gospel of Mark and as a fearful passive character in the Gospel of John, the attractiveness of his wealth and nobility to those who considered themselves of similar (or much higher) status, and the opportunities provided by his swift appearance and departure from the most important event in Christianity's foundational documents.
The Holy Grail
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Author : Juliette M Wood
language : en
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Release Date : 2012-09-15
The Holy Grail written by Juliette M Wood and has been published by University of Wales Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Holy Grail is one of the most fascinating themes in medieval literature. It was described as the vessel used by Jesus to celebrate the first Eucharist and it became the object of the greatest quest undertaken by King Arthur’s knight. This book examines the traditions attached to the Holy Grail from its first appearance in medieval romance through its transformation into an object of mystical significance in modern literature and film. It is a journey filled with knightly quests, mystics and holy relics, poets and novelists, outlandish speculation and serious thought.
The Ancient History Of Glastonbury And Glastonbury Abbey St Joseph S Chapel Its History And Proposed Restoration Etc With Illustrations
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Author : John MELLOR (Antiquary and Saxon Historian.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
The Ancient History Of Glastonbury And Glastonbury Abbey St Joseph S Chapel Its History And Proposed Restoration Etc With Illustrations written by John MELLOR (Antiquary and Saxon Historian.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1873 with categories.
Haunted Spaces Sacred Places
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Author : Brian Haughton
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Release Date : 2008-06-17
Haunted Spaces Sacred Places written by Brian Haughton and has been published by Red Wheel/Weiser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-17 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The author of Hidden History explores the archaeology, legends and strange sightings at 32 ancient sites around the world—from Stonehenge to Angkor Wat. In Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places, historian Brian Haughton takes readers on a revealing tour of ancient landmarks that are rich in mystery and unexplained phenomena. Organized by region, this book takes readers from the mysterious megaliths of Britain and Ireland to the haunted tombs of the Etruscans, the Pagan origins of Germany's Aachen Cathedral, the ancient Native American city of Cahokia, the enigmatic Cambodian Temple of Angkor Wat, and the sacred Aboriginal rock formation of Uluru. In Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places you will discover: The history of ancient sites such as Stonehenge, Chartres Cathedral, Delphi, Cuzco, and the Ohio Serpent Mound. The relationship between ancient Native American sites and unexpected phenomena in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. The truth behind the legends of the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in China, home of the Terracotta Warriors. The prevalence of modern encounters with ghosts, UFOs, spook lights, Bigfoot, and phantom dogs at ancient sacred places. With more than 25 photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal reference work for those interested in the connections between ancient places, folklore, and unexplained phenomena.
The High History Of The Holy Graal
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Author : Perlesvaus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1898
The High History Of The Holy Graal written by Perlesvaus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1898 with Grail categories.