Pilgrimage by Peter Stanford
A thought-provoking reflection on pilgrimage past and present, and a compelling exploration of its relevance today.
'A golden harvest of fascinating and inspiring placesAs always, Peter manages to wear his scholarship lightly [and] walk the tightrope over non-believers on one side and believers on the other ... This book deserves to be read widely' - Rachel Billington
'A terrific read: I felt I had been to all these places myself' - Lady Antonia Fraser
'A fascinating study which has taken me to places I’ve known, places I’ve known of, and places of which I’ve never heard. Above all I found the central thesis of the distinction and also interdependence of factual and metaphysical truths utterly convincing' - Michael Arditti
'The book’s best passages give the reader a sense of what makes these places unique … We are reminded that people can be drawn towards pilgrim shrines for reasons which have little to do with trends in the travel industry' - The Spectator
'The rigour of [Stanford’s] research and analysis transcends creed … revitalising … a judgement-free narrative helps to reveal these otherwise intangible spiritual rites' - Geographical
'[Stanford] couldn’t be a better qualified guide' - Daily Telegraph
'There is no better navigator through the space in which art, culture and spirituality meet than Peter Stanford' - Independent on Sunday
'Wonderful' - Methodist Recorder
'It’s fascinating that in an increasingly secular world, the challenge of a pilgrimage has been growing steadily' - Mary Kenny, Irish Examiner
'Pilgrimage has found itself back in vogue, even as the original purposes of these journeys have become blurred' - Wanderlust
'A book which illuminates something of the breadth and diversity of pilgrimage across some of the major faiths' - Confraternity Pilgrims to Rome
'[Stanford's] openness is appealing … as we are treated to a geographically and sociologically eclectic and meticulous account of his chosen routes' - Church Times
'A terrific read: I felt I had been to all these places myself' - Lady Antonia Fraser
'A fascinating study which has taken me to places I’ve known, places I’ve known of, and places of which I’ve never heard. Above all I found the central thesis of the distinction and also interdependence of factual and metaphysical truths utterly convincing' - Michael Arditti
'The book’s best passages give the reader a sense of what makes these places unique … We are reminded that people can be drawn towards pilgrim shrines for reasons which have little to do with trends in the travel industry' - The Spectator
'The rigour of [Stanford’s] research and analysis transcends creed … revitalising … a judgement-free narrative helps to reveal these otherwise intangible spiritual rites' - Geographical
'[Stanford] couldn’t be a better qualified guide' - Daily Telegraph
'There is no better navigator through the space in which art, culture and spirituality meet than Peter Stanford' - Independent on Sunday
'Wonderful' - Methodist Recorder
'It’s fascinating that in an increasingly secular world, the challenge of a pilgrimage has been growing steadily' - Mary Kenny, Irish Examiner
'Pilgrimage has found itself back in vogue, even as the original purposes of these journeys have become blurred' - Wanderlust
'A book which illuminates something of the breadth and diversity of pilgrimage across some of the major faiths' - Confraternity Pilgrims to Rome
'[Stanford's] openness is appealing … as we are treated to a geographically and sociologically eclectic and meticulous account of his chosen routes' - Church Times
Peter Stanford is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. His investigations into the history, theology and cultural significance of religious ideas include Judas: The Troubling History of the Renegade Apostle, Martin Luther: Catholic Dissident and Angels: A Visible and Invisible History. He is a former editor of the Catholic Herald, and writes for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph titles, and The Tablet. He is director of the Longford Trust for prison reform.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500252413 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500252416 |
| Title | Pilgrimage |
| Author | Peter Stanford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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