The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Catholic Faith: Belief-Prayer-Ritual-Sacraments-Worship - Couverture souple

Phillips, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1780190417 ISBN 13 : 9781780190419

Editeur : Southwater, 2012

Synopsis

A superb introduction to the Catholic Church, its history, philosophy and practice, beautifully illustrated with hundreds of fine art illustrations and photographs A comprehensive history of the Catholic Church from the birth and life of Christ and the stories of the Apostles to the building of St Peter's in Rome, the rise of Monasticism and the Reformation, and to Catholicism found around the world today Discusses the teachings and philosophical doctrines central to the religion, and explains the history and symbolism of Catholic traditions and practices including the Holy Sacraments, Baptism, Penance, Confirmation, Marriage, Last Rites and the Burial Service Offers a superb introduction to Catholic art and architecture including Byzantine icons, early illuminated manuscripts and the work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, through to the glories of the Gothic Cathedral and the building of St Peter's Basilica in Rome Stunningly illustrated with over 500 photographs, paintings, sculptures, maps, timelines and artworks This title examines the institutions of the Church and explores the significance of the sacraments, with over 180 photographs. It offers an introduction to the traditions of Catholic ritual. It describes the administrative structure of the Church, and also examines the duties performed by different sorts of nuns and priests and the vows they take. It explains the seven sacraments. It features a guide to the festivals and holy days in the Catholic calendar and the customs associated with them. The Catholic religion has a spiritual, cultural and historical heritage that spans more than 2000 years. The first part of the book explains the hierarchy and structure of the Church, from the Pope who provides guidance to the bishops in their dioceses, to the priests in their parishes. The seven sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, penance and reconciliation, the anointing of the sick, holy orders and Holy Matrimony are all described. Finally, important days and festivals in the Catholic calendar are discussed, such as Lent, The Resurrection and Easter. This title is lavishly illustrated with more than 180 photographs and fine-art paintings.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Charles Phillips is an established writer and historian. He is the author of The Illustrated History of Knights and the Golden Age of Chivalry, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Aztec & Maya, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Kings and Queens of Britain and Ireland and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Castles, Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland (all Lorenz books). He was a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain and Ancient Civilizations; and illustrated histories published by Dorling Kindersley, Guinness and Marshall Editions. He has a keen interest in British history and the story of the Royal Family and was a key writer of Time Life's Myth and Mankind series, which blends mythology with the art and history of ancient cultures. Charles is a graduate of Oxford University and holds an MA from the University of Westminster, London.Mary Frances Budzik has written or contributed to many books, including Sacred Places published by National Geographic (2008). She holds a BA in English Literature from Boston College, one of America's premier Jesuit universities and an MA in English Literature from Columbia University. Michael Kerrigan was born in Liverpool, where he was educated by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary and the Christian Brothers. His publications include Greece and the Mediterranean (BBC, 2001), Ancient Rome (BBC, 2001), A History of Death (Spellmount, 2007) and he was a contributor to World Religions: A History of Faith (Times Books, 2002). Most recently, he co-edited the Reader's Digest Illustrated History of the World. Michael reviews books on a range of subjects, including history and religion, for the Scotsman newspaper and also writes regularly for the Times Literary Supplement. The consultant, Reverend Ronald Creighton-Jobe, is an Oratorian Father at the London Oratory Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1780190417
• ISBN 13: 9781780190419
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible