Church Curiosities
Church Curiosities

Author: David Castleton

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-03-18

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1784424455

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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 Christian History Prior to the Reformation
Curiosities of Christian History Prior to the Reformation

Author: James Paterson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-04

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13:

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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 (Classic Reprint)
Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Andrews

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-11-10

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781334237324

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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.