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The Living Stream

By James Rattue

The Living Stream

By James Rattue

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Description
Holy wells are an ancient and mysterious part of the landscape, yet have been the subject of little serious study. James Rattue has been fascinated by them for many years, and has now written the first general history of wells and their religious and cultural associations. He begins the story in the ancient world, exploring the archetypal motifs present in the cult of water, then traces the distinctive development of the holy well in England, examining pagan wells and their Christianisation, the role played by ecclesiastical history and institutions, the importance of saints' cults, and the social functions of wells in the middle ages.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
196
Release Date:
2001-11-01
Publication Date:
2001-10-25
Publisher:
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
085115848X
ISBN13:
9780851158488
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
307 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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