From Abyssinian to Zion
by David W. Dunlap
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From modest chapels to majestic cathedrals, and historic synagogues to modern mosques and Buddhist temples: this photo-filled, pocket-size guidebook presents 1,079 houses of worship in Manhattan and lays to rest the common perception that skyscrapers, bridges, and parks are the only defining moments in the architectural history of New York City. With his exhaustive research of the city's religious buildings, David W. Dunlap has revealed (and at times unearthed) an urban history that show more reinforces New York as a truly vibrant center of community and cultural diversity.Published in conjunction with a New-York Historical Society exhibition, From Abyssinian to Zion is a sometimes quirky, always intriguing journey of discovery for tourists as well as native New Yorkers. Which popular pizzeria occupies the site of the cradle of the Christian and Missionary Alliance movement, the Gospel Tabernacle? And where can you find the only house of worship in Manhattan built during the reign of Caesar Augustus? Arranged alphabetically, this handy guide chronicles both extant and historical structures and includes• 650 original photographs and 250 photographs from rarely seen archives• 24 detailed neighborhood maps, pinpointing the location of each building• concise listings, with histories of the congregations, descriptions of architecture, and accounts of prominent priests, ministers, rabbis, imams, and leading personalities in many of the congregations show lessTags
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David W. Dunlap covers architecture and design, real-estate development, landmarks, and urban history for the New York Times
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- Canonical title
- From Abyssinian to Zion
- Original publication date
- 2004
- Important places
- Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
- Disambiguation notice
- 2004: From Abyssinian to Zion : a guide to Manhattan's houses of worship / David W. Dunlap ; contemporary photographs by David W. Dunlap ; historical photo... (show all)graphs from the New-York Historical Society and other sources.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Art & Design, Travel
- DDC/MDS
- 200.257471 — Religion The Bible & Christianity Religion Miscellany
- LCC
- BL2527 .N7 .D855 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions American
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 3
- ASINs
- 1
