Sacred Argyll & the Clyde
Seiten
2011
Saint Andrew Press (Verlag)
978-0-7152-0957-8 (ISBN)
Saint Andrew Press (Verlag)
978-0-7152-0957-8 (ISBN)
Part of the fabric of Scotland's identity, the story of these sacred places is as rich as it is diverse. Packed with vital and practical information, these handy guides enable locals and visitors to explore and discover the hidden history of Scotland.
Argyll's beautiful, rugged and extensive coastline saw the birth of the nation and gave Christianity the first footing in Scotland. The Church then witnessed the dawn of the industrial revolution and became the nautical heart of the British Empire. The diversity and wealth of history is reflected in the variety of churches in the region. With maps, 8 pages of colour photographs, dozens of illustrations, Gazetteer and opening hours.
Argyll's beautiful, rugged and extensive coastline saw the birth of the nation and gave Christianity the first footing in Scotland. The Church then witnessed the dawn of the industrial revolution and became the nautical heart of the British Empire. The diversity and wealth of history is reflected in the variety of churches in the region. With maps, 8 pages of colour photographs, dozens of illustrations, Gazetteer and opening hours.
SCOTLAND'S CHURCHES SCHEME is a charity which promotes spiritual understanding in a multi-denominational context by enabling the public to appreciate all buildings designed for worship and active as living churches. It promotes the common purpose of mission and education by opening Scotland's churches and welcoming visitors, tourists and pilgrims.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.6.2011 |
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Reihe/Serie | Sacred Places |
Verlagsort | Edinburgh |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 137 x 215 mm |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum |
Technik ► Architektur | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7152-0957-4 / 0715209574 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7152-0957-8 / 9780715209578 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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