Seeking the Scallop Shell
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Seeking the Scallop Shell by Marilyn Parkes-Seddon
Before the Reformation the desire to go on pilgrimage was almost universal. It was a part of life. For some it was simply an act of piety; others wished to obtain healing. Few would have doubted that by visiting a saint's shrine or holy place they would gain indulgences to offset against their sins and fast-track themselves into heaven when they died. The scallop shell, symbol of St James, became the recognised badge of pilgrims everywhere. In this book Marilyn Parkes-Seddon recounts her experiences visiting twenty-two places of pilgrimage in Britain. Her journeys take her from the tiny cell where St Julian lived in self-imposed incarceration for forty years to the unexpected jewel of Samye Ling Buddhist monastery in Dumfries & Galloway and the awesome grandeur of Durham Cathedral.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780722350058 |
| ISBN 10 | 0722350058 |
| Title | Seeking the Scallop Shell |
| Author | Marilyn Parkes-Seddon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Andrews UK Limited |
| Year published | 2020-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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