Reverend George S. Tyack / Reverend George STyack
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
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Librería Elías (Asturias)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Lore and Legend of the English Church is a book written by Reverend George S. Tyack and published in 1899. The book explores the history, myths, and legends surrounding the English Church, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It covers a wide range of topics, including the architecture and symbolism of English churches, the lives of saints and martyrs, and the customs and traditions associated with the Church. The book begins with an overview of the history of the English Church, from its Roman origins to the Norman Conquest. It then delves into the various architectural styles of English churches, including Saxon, Norman, Gothic, and Renaissance. The author explains the symbolism behind many of the features of these churches, such as the stained glass windows, carvings, and statues.The book also explores the lives of many famous saints and martyrs of the English Church, such as St. Alban, St. Thomas Becket, and St. Margaret of Antioch. The author discusses the legends and miracles associated with these saints and how they have influenced the Church over the centuries.Finally, the book covers the customs and traditions associated with the English Church, such as the celebration of Christmas and Easter, the use of incense and candles, and the practice of pilgrimage. The author explains the origins and meanings behind these practices and how they have evolved over time.Overall, Lore and Legend of the English Church is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the history, myths, and legends surrounding one of the oldest and most important institutions in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
