The Atlas of Sacred Places: Meeting Points of Heaven and Earth
by James Harpur
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Evocative essays describe religious sites and explain the spiritual significance of each as well as it connections with religious leaders and holy figures. Color photographs and paintings capture the detail of cathedrals, mosques, and ancient shrines.Tags
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James Harpur studied at Cambridge University, England, and has had a lifelong interest in mythology, history, and religion. His numerous books include The Atlas of Legendary Places, The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible, Crusades, and The Miracles of Jesus. He lives in West Cork, Ireland, among the standing stones that feature in many Celtic myths show more and legends. show less
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- The Atlas of Sacred Places: Meeting Points of Heaven and Earth
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Anthropology, Art & Design, Travel, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 291.3 — Religion Other religions [Formerly: General Religious Topics] [formerly: Public worship and other practices. Relocated to 203]
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- BL580 .H37 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Worship. Cultus
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