A Visit to the Monasteries in the Levant (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Curzon, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1397745657 ISBN 13 : 9781397745651

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Visit to the Monasteries in the Levant takes readers along the winding streets and quiet cloisters of historic religious sites.

The book blends careful observation with personal reflection, offering a window into Orthodox and Eastern Christian traditions, architecture, and daily life as it unfolds in the Levant.

From massive churches and their ancient frescoes to crowded libraries filled with manuscripts, the author sketches a vivid portrait of monastic life. The narrative travels through rituals, sacred spaces, and the voices of monks, priests, and pilgrims, revealing how time‑worn practices shape faith and culture in this influential region.

• Detailed descriptions of monasteries, churches, and their art and architecture.
• Accounts of libraries and rare manuscripts tucked within vast stone walls.
• Observations of religious ceremonies, customs, and the everyday rhythms of monastic life.
• Context on how history, devotion, and travel intersect in the Levant.

Ideal for readers of travel writing, religious history, and cultural exploration seeking a grounded, respectful portrait of monastic life in the East.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1397745657
• ISBN 13: 9781397745651
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 508
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible