The Sacred History of Britain: Landscape, Myth & Power:The Forces That Have Shaped Britain's Spirituality
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Published: June 25, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780749921996
Subjects: British & Irish history; History of religion; Religion (General); Religion; History - General History; British Isles; United Kingdom, Great Britain; Europe - Great Britain - General; History; History / General; Christianity - History - General; General; Church History; Great Britain; Religious life and customs; Spirituality
Description: "In The Sacred History of Britain, Martin Palmer takes us on a journey of exploration to discover the unique features that make up the spiritual character of Britain and her people. This fascinating insight into the evolution of spiritual traditions reveals how myths, legends, beliefs and faiths have been as significant in our history as wars, kings and treaties. Taking a chronological approach the book uncovers faiths that have died, sacred cities and landscapes, and the astonishing period when Britain appears to have had no discernible faith. Martin Palmer explores the key episodes from Britain's sacred history including our own Cultural Revolution which was the English Reformation and the state of our faith today." -- Publisher's description.