Oneness
Oneness

Author: Stephen Platten

Publisher: SCM Press

Published: 2017-08-30

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0334055326

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“Oneness” considers the role small-group monastic life plays within the life of the contemporary church. Using a focus on the life, practice and history of the Shepherds Law community as a starting point, the book broadens the discussion to consider the how such communities negotiate the boundary between the solitary life and life within their community. Contributions include: Sarah Foot on Northumbria’s long tradition Peta Dunstan on Monasticism in the 19th century Andrew Louth on the Skete George Guiver on the monastic sacrament in life, liturgy, saints and buildings Dom Xavier Perrin on Gregorian chant and monastic life Christopher Irvine and Ralph Pattison on the buildings of Shepherds Law in their context With an afterword by Rowan Williams

The Significance of Doorway Positions in English Medieval Parochial Churches and Chapels
The Significance of Doorway Positions in English Medieval Parochial Churches and Chapels

Author: Geoffrey Sedlezky

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-08-24

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1803275766

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This book analyses the positions of external church doorways in England to investigate the significance that positioning had for the function and design of these buildings. The author proposes a link between the design and function of parochial churches and chapels with the number and attributes of their doorways.