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Synopsis
An architectural history concentrating on the contribution of the Jewish community to Britain's urban landscape. Ten architects and art scholars offer essays on all the major Jewish building types, including synagogues, cemeteries, mikvaot (ritual baths) and social architecture.
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Marcus Braybrooke is an Anglican priest, an interfaith activist and author. He is Joint President of the World Congress of Faiths, Co-Founder of the Three Faiths Forum and a Peace Councillor Beacons of Light is his most recent book. It describes the life and teaching of one hundred holy people who have shaped the spiritual history of the world. He includes members of many religions and countries: some well-known, such as Zoroaster, the Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and Rumi: others such as Rabia, Julian of Norwich, Ba'al Shem Tov or Tulsidas deserve to be better known. He shows how mystics come together in emphasising the love of God and in calling for peace, an end to poverty and reverence for the natural world. This is an inspiring book and should be in every school and college library. Marcus Braybrooke has written fifty books – many available as e-books – They include Christianity: An Explorer's Guide; Islam: A Christian Approach; Hinduism: A Christian Approach; Christians and Jews: Building Bridges; Meeting Jews and Widening Vision: the World Congress of Faiths and the Growing Interfaith Movement. Some books are on the spiritual life: Learn to Pray, 365 Meditations for a Peaceful Heart and a Peaceful World. He has also edited several anthologies of prayers and meditations, including 1,000 World Prayers, Bridge of Stars, Life Lines. Revd Dr Marcus Braybrooke was awarded a Lambeth Doctorate of Divinity by the Archbishop of Canterbury 'for his contribution to inter-religious co-operation and understanding throughout the world.' In September 2004. He has also received the Sir Sigmund Sternberg Interfaith Gold Medallion, the Kashi Ashram Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sri Ramanuja Mission Trust Lifetime Achievement Award. Marcus is married to Mary, a Vice-President of the World Congress of Faiths, a retired social worker and a magistrate. They have two children, six grand-daughters and a poodle called Toffee.
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Building Jerusalem: Jewish Architecture in Britain.
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Vallentine Mitchell, London, 1996
ISBN 10 : 0853032831
ISBN 13 : 9780853032830
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Softbound. Etat : Very Good. Quarto, glossy paper covers, xvi, 231 pp., b/w photos, drawings and plans, index Articles are "Between Europe and the New World: Britain's Place in Synagogue Architecture," Carol Herselle Krinsky, "Building Jerusalem in the 'Islands of the Sea': The Archaeology of Medieval Anglo-Jewry," Raphael M.J. Isserlin, "Compromising Traditions in Eighteenth-Century London: The Architecture of the Great Synagogue, Duke's Place," Clarence Epstein, "Synagogue Bodies: Building Policy and Conservation Issues," Edward Jamilly, "'Eden in Albion': A History of the 'Mikveh' in Britain," Kadish, "Jewish Cemeteries in the West of England," Bernard Susser, "'Four Per Cent Philanthropy': Social Architecture foe East London Jewry, 1850-1914," Lesley Fraser, "'All Manner of Workmanship': Interior Decoration in British Synagogues," Jamilly, "Alternative Uses for 'Redundant' Synagogues," Stephen Rosenberg. N° de réf. du vendeur 55247
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Building Jerusalem: Jewish Architecture in Britain
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Vallentine Mitchell, London & Portland, 1996
ISBN 10 : 0853032831
ISBN 13 : 9780853032830
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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Green boards. Pictorial jacket. 275 x 215 mm. xvi, 231 pp. B&w illustrations. A study of synagogue and other Jewish architecture in Britain. Includes bibliographical references and index. 5 mm closed split at head of spine. Jacket has a little light wear at extremities. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 72517
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Building Jerusalem: Jewish Architecture in Britain
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Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd, London, 1996
ISBN 10 : 0853032831
ISBN 13 : 9780853032830
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Hard. Etat : Near fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. DJ has light edgewear, else a very tidy copy. Size: 4to. N° de réf. du vendeur 56863
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Building Jerusalem: Jewish Architecture In Britain
Edité par
Vallentine Mitchell, London, 1996
ISBN 10 : 0853032831
ISBN 13 : 9780853032830
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
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Vendeur : M & P BOOKS PBFA MEMBER, Buxton, Derbyshire, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Tight Firm Clean Copy With No Signatures Inscriptions Or Notations Discovered. Photo And Drawn Illustrations. Green Cloth Hard Cover With Gilt Titled Spine - No Visible Wear. Unclipped Jacket In Similar Condition. Heavy Book Additional Postage May Be Requested. N° de réf. du vendeur 005887
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