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Christ Lore the Legends, Traditions, Myths, Symbols, Customs and Superstitions of the Christian Church

Christ Lore the Legends, Traditions, Myths, Symbols, Customs and Superstitions of the Christian Church

Hackwood, Fredk W.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1161368930
ISBN13: 9781161368932
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.66
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Christ Lore is a comprehensive book that delves into the various legends, traditions, myths, symbols, customs, and superstitions associated with the Christian Church. Written by Fredk W. Hackwood, the book explores the many facets of Christian folklore, including the stories of saints and martyrs, the origins of religious holidays, and the symbolism of religious icons and artifacts.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Christian folklore. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Christianity and its various branches, while the subsequent chapters explore topics such as the lives of the apostles, the legends of the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant, and the significance of religious relics and relics.Other chapters delve into the symbolism of Christian art and architecture, the customs and traditions associated with religious ceremonies and rites, and the various superstitions and beliefs that have emerged within the Christian community over the centuries.Throughout the book, Hackwood draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, historical records, and literary works, to provide a rich and detailed account of the many facets of Christian folklore. Whether you are a scholar of religion, a student of history, or simply interested in the stories and traditions of the Christian Church, Christ Lore is an essential resource.1902. This collection of Christian Lore and legend will prove of interest to any reader. The chief merit of this work is its numerous sources of Christian lore, such as early traditions of the church, the beginnings of religious art, and folk lore. Selected contents: Christian symbolism; Mary, virgin and mother; the childhood and youth of Christ; incidents of Christ's ministry; Christ's teachings; incidents of the holy passion; the resurrection and ascension; Pentecostal times; martyrs and apostles; traditions connected with the church. Illustrated.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.

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