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This book in the Pilgrim's Guide series includes thorough
descriptions of all the pre-Christian and Christian eras, as well
as dealing with the wealth of art and architecture that present-day
tourists in Rome are able to enjoy. As well as St. Francis and
Assisi, the book also includes chapters on the Umbrian saints, and
the festivals and fiestas of which Italy has such a fine selection.
There are further sections on Loreto and San Giovanni Rotondo,
together with brief descriptions of Venice, Florence, and the
Amalfi coast.
This is the third edition of this popular guide book to the
biblical sites in both Israel and Jordan. It has been revised and
rewritten, with new pictures, illustrations, maps, and plans. The
Pilgrim Books team has conducted or accompanied more than forty
pilgrimage groups to the Holy Land and have produced a book that is
concise and informative. It contains a mine of practical
information on both countries and is profusely illustrated, so that
it becomes a colorful souvenir, the stimulant to a host of happy
memories for years after your return.
A new edition of the definitive guide to the sites visited by St.
Paul on his missionary journeys. Fully updated and redesigned with
new maps and plans, and many new colour photographs. Expanded, with
new sections on St John and his writing of the Book of Revelation
on the island of Patmos, together with other Greek islands that may
be visited as part of your holiday. Highlights include: the Seven
Churches of the Revelation, notably Ephesus and Pergamum; the
splendours of Istanbul and Athens; the glories of Ancient Greece
and Macedonia. The islands of Cyprus and Malta, with their layers
of history, are described. These lands are rich in reminders of the
hardships faced by early Christians to establish their faith. This
is an essential aid to prepare for a pilgrimage and a quality
souvenir to evoke many lasting memories.
A vital help for your Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 visit, this
handy guide enables you to make the most of your time during your
stay. It includes the historical background, traditions, and
development of the Passion Play from 1634 to its relevance today,
the organization and administration of the Play, and its impact on
the village and the area. It looks behind the scenes to the
wardrobe rooms and props, the stage, the history of the building,
and the recent renovations and alterations. Meet the creative team
behind the play and the leading actors. A synopsis of the play,
including the sequence of the acts and scenes with the Old
Testament Tableaux, is described. Suggestions on what to see in the
village and the surrounding area include many of the places
holidaymakers will visit en route to or from Oberammergau. The new
expanded edition includes more of the Romantic Road, Munich, and
the Austrian Tyrol.
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