British Sources of Information

British Sources of Information
Author: P. Jackson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 772
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1135794936
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This comprehensive and versatile reference source will be a most important tool for anyone wishing to seek out information on virtually any aspect of British affairs, life and culture. The resources of a detailed bibliography, directory and journals listing are combined in this single volume, forming a unique guide to a multitude of diverse topics - British politics, government, society, literature, thought, arts, economics, history and geography. Academic subjects as taught in British colleges and universities are covered, with extensive reading lists of books and journals and sources of information for each discipline, making this an invaluable manual.

Cathedrals of Britain

Cathedrals of Britain
Author: David Pepin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2016-01-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1784421049
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Cathedrals are awe-inspiring buildings. Most are grand medieval structures, while others appear simple and unpretentious – yet all were designed to reflect the glory of God and have a profound impact on us. As trailblazers of architectural development, each cathedral has distinct individual features – such as the powerful Norman Romanesque west towers of Durham, the unique octagonal tower at Ely, and the daring late Gothic finery and spaciousness at Gloucester. In this lavishly illustrated guide to cathedrals from Bangor to York, with profiles of Roman Catholic and Scottish cathedrals, David Pepin outlines the evolution of architectural style, each building's key features, and the ongoing story of daily worship, wide-ranging ministry, conservation, the new work of craftspeople, and the increasing numbers of pilgrims and visitors.

The Fifth Gospel

The Fifth Gospel
Author: John F. A. Sawyer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1996-03-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780521565967
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There is currently much interest in the history of interpretation, reader-response and the sociology of sacred texts - in what the text does as much as what it means. Isaiah, 'more evangelist than prophet' according to Jerome and others, provides an ideal case study, because of his profound influence on the language and imagery of Christianity. With illustrations from art, music, literature and the media as well as commentaries, sermons and official church pronouncements, Professor Sawyer shows how Isaiah has been used in all kinds of context, from the cult of the Virgin Mary, mediaeval passion iconography and antisemitic propaganda to Christian feminism and liberation theology. This first attempt at a comprehensive critical study of an essential part of biblical interpretation will provide a model for further research, and ensure that commentaries will never be the same again.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material

Walford's Guide to Reference Material
Author: Marilyn Mullay
Publisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
Total Pages: 1068
Release: 1989
Genre: Reference
ISBN:
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**** The British counterpart to Sheehy (in which it is recommended--and vice versa), distributed in the US by Unipub. Volume 3 completes the 5th edition with 8,833 entries (vol. 1:Science and technology, 1989, 5,995 entries; vol.2: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion, 1990, 7,166 entries). While the majority of items are reference books, Walford is a guide to reference material and therefore includes periodical articles, microforms, online, and CD-ROM sources. A special effort has been made to make sure the output of small and specialist presses is not neglected. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Cathedrals of Britain

The Cathedrals of Britain
Author: David Lawrence Edwards
Publisher: Pitkin Unichrome, Limited
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1989
Genre: Cathedrals
ISBN:
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An illustrated guide to the cathedrals of Britain, featuring a mixture of high-quality photographs, historical material, helpful plans and maps, as well as informative text.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Generalia, language & literature, the arts

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Generalia, language & literature, the arts
Author: Albert John Walford
Publisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
Total Pages: 1180
Release: 1993
Genre: Reference
ISBN:
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This book has achieved international recognition as a reference tool and a "one-stop" daily information source. This new edition features many topics, and is indispensable to librarians and information professionals revising reference collections, etc.

Shop Window, Flagship, Common Ground

Shop Window, Flagship, Common Ground
Author: Judith A. Muskett
Publisher: SCM Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2019-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0334058414
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How are cathedrals and churches understood? Are they shop windows, through which to gaze at the riches on offer within the Christian life? Are they flagships of the Spirit? Are they both sacred spaces and community utilities? ‘Shop-window, flagship, common ground’ views the rich ministry and innovative mission of cathedrals through the novel lens of metaphor; and it offers comparative insights on cathedrals and cathedral-like churches. Located in the emerging international field of cathedral studies, the book explores the usage and inferences of a range of metaphors, including ‘shop-windows of the Church of England’, ‘flagships of the Spirit’, ‘beacons of the Christian faith’, ‘magnets’, and ‘sacred space, common ground’. This volume also shows how such metaphors can stimulate different types of research about the function of cathedral and church buildings. With a Foreword by Professor Grace Davie, the book suggests that cathedrals and cathedral-like churches may play a role within 'vicarious religion' theory. It will provide a thought-provoking critique for practitioners and a valuable contribution for scholars of cathedral studies, congregational studies and ecclesiology.