Random House New Releases - Religion - Antiquities & Archaeology - Between May 24, 2012 and June 23, 2013.

Clerical Vestments by Sarah Bailey

2013-06-18T00:30:00-05:00

Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the Church
Written by Sarah Bailey

Churches up and down the United Kingdom have some remarkable collections of the most exquisitely embroidered clothing which are part of our hidden heritage. Our cathedrals hold in their treasuries some of the most beautiful textile pieces ever produced in Europe and beyond. There is a whole fascinating history to these priestly vestments and how they developed for use in our churches here in Britain and the West of Europe. This book touches on the tradition and mysticism which surrounds church vestments and the role these garments continue to play in the 'theatre' of church, how colour and ornament were and are still used as visual symbols of Christian faith. Sarah Bailey explores both historical and contemporary production of clerical vestments including some of the practicalities of design, the symbolism of colour, the sourcing of fabrics and the embroiderers themselves.

TOC: Introduction /The London Season /Origins and 'rules' /The ritual of court presentation /How to be a debutante /Parties /Famous debutantes /The last debutantes /Index

Clerical Vestments by Sarah Bailey

2013-06-18T00:30:00-05:00

Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the Church
Written by Sarah Bailey

The Medieval Monastery by Roger Rosewell

2012-11-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Medieval Monastery
Written by Roger Rosewell

Monasteries are among the most intriguing and enduring symbols of England's medieval heritage. Simultaneously places of prayer and spirituality, power and charity, learning and invention, illusion and superstition, they survive today as haunting ruins, great houses and as some of our most important cathedrals and churches.

This book examines the growth of monasticism and the different orders of monks; the architecture and administration of monasteries, the daily life of monks and nuns, the art of monasteries and their libraries, their role in caring for the poor and sick, their power and wealth, their decline and suppression, their ruin and rescue.

Many of Britain's greatest churches, including Westminster Abbey, Canterbury, Durham and Gloucester cathedrals were once monasteries. So too were some of Britain's most evocative and awe-inspiring ruins such as Fountain's Abbey in Yorkshire and Tintern Abbey in Wales. This book tells the story of devotion, work and prayer behind those magnificent edifices.

The Medieval Monastery by Roger Rosewell

2012-11-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Medieval Monastery
Written by Roger Rosewell

Random House New Releases - Religion - Antiquities & Archaeology - Between May 24, 2012 and June 23, 2013.

Clerical Vestments by Sarah Bailey

Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the ChurchWritten by Sarah Bailey

Clerical Vestments by Sarah Bailey

Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the ChurchWritten by Sarah Bailey

The Medieval Monastery by Roger Rosewell

The Medieval Monastery Written by Roger Rosewell

The Medieval Monastery by Roger Rosewell

The Medieval Monastery Written by Roger Rosewell

Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the Church
Written by Sarah Bailey

Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the Church
Written by Sarah Bailey

The Medieval Monastery
Written by Roger Rosewell

The Medieval Monastery
Written by Roger Rosewell