Holy Places Of The British Isles
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Holy Places Of The British Isles
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Author : William Anderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Holy Places Of The British Isles written by William Anderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with British Isles categories.
The Sacred Places Of Wales
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Author : Peter N. Williams
language : en
Publisher: Wales Books
Release Date : 2001-02
The Sacred Places Of Wales written by Peter N. Williams and has been published by Wales Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02 with Travel categories.
BJ and the Amazing Doctor Directions is the story of a young boy who lives with his widowed father in a small house near a lake. They love the outdoors, and BJ soon finds that the walking stick his father has picked up for him from a very strange man named Plantagenet carries mystical powers to keep him out of trouble. BJ's new walking stick, called Doctor Directions, guides BJ and his friend Marcy away from danger as long as BJ is smart enough not to cover his eyes in the process (something he discovers after a near disaster). Marcy a smart, funny young lady who lives with her mother is also brave and strong and plays a key role in their adventures together. As they work together to figure out who is cutting down Thoreau Mountain's beautiful forests BJ and Marcy spend several strange periods behind the door in his basement where they not only find out what is being asked of them to save Thoreau, but meet some rather nasty characters bent on preventing them from succeeding. The evil Sniknej Lac does everything he can to thwart BJ and Marcy from solving the puzzle that can stop the cutting on Thoreau Mountain. Behind the door they also meet the wonderful Sir Gaia, a wise-cracking squirrel named Bonker and a very proper bird named Queen Shelmont all who help BJ and Marcy accomplish their tasks. Come with BJ and Marcy as they take on those that want to destroy Thoreau and watch as they teach the entire town about right and wrong.
Holy Wells Of The British Isles
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Author : Christina Martin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-11-01
Holy Wells Of The British Isles written by Christina Martin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-01 with Holy wells categories.
Sacred Britain
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Author : Martin Symington
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2011
Sacred Britain written by Martin Symington and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
Britain is packed with places to visit that can be called 'sacred'. Many are tourist sites, such as Iona, Lindisfarne and Stonehenge. Many more are out-of-the-way pilgrimage destinations, druidic circles, holy wells or obscure islands that few people would find without this book. Some are only recognised as 'sacred' by people with a special interest: Karl Marx's tomb in Highgate cemetery or the island on Althorp where Princess Diana is buried. This book journeys from pilgrimage sites with tombs of martyrs and scenes of medieval miracles to the remote islands of Iona, Bardsey and Lindisfarne, as well as to modern Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic shrines. It visits pre-historic stone circles and ancient chalk hill carvings such as the phallic Cerne Abbas giant. As well as sites of myth, legend, and apparition it covers shrines to philosophers and locations revered for their connections with art, music, literature, sport and crime.
The Bah Community Of The British Isles 1844 1963
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Author : Moojan Momen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-08-26
The Bah Community Of The British Isles 1844 1963 written by Moojan Momen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-26 with categories.
An exploration of the development of the Bahá'í community of the British Isles The British Bahá'í community has been in existence since 1899 and its elected national leadership council, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom, was first elected in 1923. Although a number of monographs, articles and biographies have appeared over the years, no overall survey of the community's history has yet been published. The Bahá'í Community of the British Isles, 1844-1963 is an attempt to fill some of the gap. The book begins with the earliest news about the new religion which reached the British government through diplomatic and consular channels and the British public through newspaper articles as early as 1845. During the late 19th century, there was a rising tide of awareness of the Bábí and Bahá'í religions in Britain. Although one or two Bahá'ís were in Britain from 1885 onwards, a British Bahá'í community did not form until two residents of London joined in 1888-9 the first party of western Bahá'ís to visit 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of Bahá'u'lláh, in the Holy Land. 'Abdu'l-Bahá made two visits to Britain and received widespread newspaper coverage. Prompted by British Bahá'ís, the British government made efforts to save 'Abdu'l-Bahá during World War I and recognized the value of his work in the Holy Land, knighting him after the war. 'Abdu'l-Bahá chose Britain for the further education of his grandson, Shoghi Effendi, who was his successor. Britain was among the first three countries to form in 1923 a National Spiritual Assembly. In 1957 Shoghi Effendi passed away in London and is buried there. The British Bahá'í community was chosen to host the first Bahá'í World Congress, held in London in 1963, commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the announcement by Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, of His mission. During this Congress, some of the earliest meetings of the Universal House of Justice took place in London, which are the only occasions on which the Universal House of Justice has met outside the Holy Land. In the years between the early accounts of the Bahá'í religion and the events of 1963 there developed a small but vibrant community across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. This book tells the fascinating, and little known, story of the lives of many of these early followers, how they came to hear of the religion, their efforts to spread it to others, the struggles they faced, the goals they strove to achieve, their efforts in Africa and around the world to share their religion with others, their steadfastness and their victories. Their successes were greatly praised by Shoghi Effendi. The Bahá'í Community of the British Isles, 1844-1963 was conceived by the late Adam Thorne, who spent over two decades collecting material on the history of the Bahá'í community of the British Isles. Moojan Momen is the author of numerous books and articles about the Bahá'í Faith and related subjects, most recently two volumes on the history of the Bahá'í communities of Iran. Janet Fleming Rose is the author of A Seed in Your Heart: The Life of Louise Mathew Gregory. Earl Redman is the author of a number of books on the Bahá'í Faith, most recently Agnes Baldwin Alexander: Hand of the Cause of God, with co-author Duane Troxel.
Celtic Sites And Their Saints
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Author : Elizabeth Rees
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2003-02-10
Celtic Sites And Their Saints written by Elizabeth Rees and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-10 with Travel categories.
Elizabeth Rees, using this archaeological and literary evidence, has produced a guidebook to major sites in the British Isles where the Celtic saints lived and worked. Most biographies of the Celtic saints are filled with legends and were written centuries after they lived. But the places where they lived and worked, generally in the more remote parts of their home or adopted countries can still be visited. Their chapels and huts are often placed in beautiful landscapes: sheltered valleys, sacred springs, peaceful lakeshores, sea caves, headlands and offshore islands. Archaeology, the study of sites and place-names, inscribed stones, and early texts can bring us closer to how these men and women lived and to the unique ideals they held. Brigid and Patrick in Ireland, David in Wales, Columba in Scotland, and Aidan in Northumbria are among those who have left monasteries and hermitages, chapels and holy wells dedicated to them. The 250 sites examined here are listed alphabetically by area, with some fifty described in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and the rest of Britain. Accurate descriptions are given, with a history of each site, directions how to find it, and, where relevant, useful directions such as sailing times or where to find the key. A final section gives an outline of the lives of the saints with whom these places are associated.
Holy Wells
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Author : Cuming Walters
language : en
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Release Date : 2005-12-01
Holy Wells written by Cuming Walters and has been published by Kessinger Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-01 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Pilgrim Routes Of The British Isles
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Author : Emma J Wells
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2016-08-31
Pilgrim Routes Of The British Isles written by Emma J Wells and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-31 with Religion categories.
This book leads the modern traveller along seven medieval pilgrim routes of Britain (those with historic origins, rather than modern constructs), taking in world-famous sites such as Canterbury and Lindisfarne in addition to out-of-the-way locations along paths not so widely travelled. Each route guides pilgrims on a journey of discovery. Illustrated throughout with photographs and colour maps, and written by a renowned expert on pilgrimage, Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles provides clear maps and informative commentary on the history of the most significant landscapes, shrines, art and architecture. Although it offers some fresh walking ideas, primary consideration is given to understanding the history, significance and practices surrounding the pilgrim routes and sites of Britain, helping you to follow in the footsteps of our forebears and gain invaluable insights into their medieval world. It will be of great interest to walkers and historians alike. Illustrated with 80 colour photos and 12 maps.
Magical And Mystical Sites
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Author : Elizabeth Pepper
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Magical And Mystical Sites written by Elizabeth Pepper 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 2000-01-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Embark on a magical voyage to the enchanted sites of the ancient world, all associated with legends of mystery and power. From Stonehenge in England to the oracle of Apollo in Greece, Magical and Mystical Sites explores the most remarkable and significant places of antiquity -- temples, places of learning, monuments, ruins, and sacred groves -- and the legends that accompany them. Filled with details of historical data and local information, this book is a wonderful companion for both the armchair traveler and the actual visitor. Magical and Mystical Sites explores the sacred and legendary places of the British Isles, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Greece, and more -- places like Delphi, Chartres, and Glastonbury. The discussions are highly readable yet consistently thorough, focusing not only on the lore and legends, but also covering archaeological discoveries, the nature of the old divinities, the relation of the sites to ancient culture and religion, and what these places are like today. Rounded out with excellent photographs and maps, Magical and Mystical Sites is a complete historical and practical guide to the sacred sites of Europe and the British Isles. Illustrated.
Knights Templar In Britain
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Author : Evelyn Lord
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-12-19
Knights Templar In Britain written by Evelyn Lord and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with History categories.
The Knights Templar In Britain examines exactly who became knights, what rituals sustained them, where the power bases were, and how their tentacles spread through the political and economic worlds of Britain before their defeat at the hands of the Inquisition some two hundred years later. Founded in the early twelfth century, the mysterious Knights Templar rose to be the most powerful military order of the Middle Ages. While their campaign in the Middle East and travels are well-known, their huge influence across the British isles remains virtually uncharted. For readers interested in Medieval History.