Mithras to Mormon
| Subtitle | A Religious History of London |
| By | Philippa Bernard |
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| Non Fiction Genre | Other |
| Publication Date | 10/10/2018 |
| Price | 25.00 |
| Hardcopy Hyperlink | https://shepheard-walwyn.co.uk/product/mithras-to-mormon/ |
Synopsis
This is the first history of London’s faiths and beliefs. Gradually new forms of worship from beyond these islands came to influence the capital city, creating a vibrant multi-faith community today, with its first woman Bishop, and beautiful buildings for worship in a multitude of different ways.
Author's Bio
Philippa Bernard has lived almost all her life in London. She and her husband had for many years an antiquarian bookshop in Chelsea, a mecca for book collectors across the world. She has written several books on religious themes and a biography of the poet Kathleen Raine.
Reviews
Foreword by the Bishop of London
Excellent book and long overdue
Clearly and interestingly written.No jargon and a real feel for her subject
clearly and interestingly written. No jargon and she has a real feel or her subject
Utterly fascinating and very readable book. We learned a great deal.
Beautifully written, fascinating subject matter.
I have started reading this beautifully written book. A compelling guide to fascinating subject matter.
I have read this from cover to cover; couldn’t put it down. It is well researched and covers a lot of ground in an easily read format. It is a most satisfying and enjoyable way to absorb fascinating facts.
This book manages to turn a long and involved history into a story that is interesting and easy to follow.
A good, informative book for anyone of any religious persuasion, plus non-believers.
Philippa is to be congratulated. This book is a tour de force of London’s religious history. Not only is it factual, but the writer takes the reader with her ~ it is as if history is unfolding before one’s very eyes.
An interesting book, concise yet informative, a spiritual journey through time, great to read cover to cover or just to dip in and out of. Philippa has a very pleasant writing style.
A very necessary and fascinating overview of religious life in the capital
The author wields an encyclopaedic knowledge of our city and what makes it so unique. A great read.
A fascinating story beautifully told. A most enjoyable learning experience!
Richly informative in engaging style. Bold simple language allows for little-known items and observations to be slipped in without interrupting the flow of fact and chronology.