{"product_id":"the-sacred-history-of-britain-landscape-myth-and-power-by-martin-palmer","title":"The Sacred History of Britain: Landscape, Myth and Power by Martin Palmer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans\"\u003eIn 'The Sacred History of Britain', Martin Palmer takes us on a journey of exploration to discover the unique features that make up the spiritual character of Britain and her people., Martin Palmer is a Christian with a deep appreciation of the inherent spirituality of Britain's ancient monuments and pagan past. This book presents a pilgrimage of Britain's sacred monuments, from prehistoric henges and cursus to ruined abbeys in magnificent landscapes. It also compares and contrasts the beliefs of Britain's faiths, official or otherwise, through history to the present day. ...I had the great joy of making a special Sunday morning service for BBC Radio 4 with a pagan colleague and friend... Together we explored the sacred in the landscape of the Dorset Cursus and Knowlton Henges. Christian and pagan, we walked that land and talked about what it meant to us, sharing prayers, readings, insights and even silence together.' This is typical of the book's tone throughout and it may not be to everyone's taste., In and Sacred History of Britain Martin Palmer takes us on a journey of exploration to discover the unique features that make up the spiritual character of Britain and her people. This fascinating insight into the evolution of spiritual traditions reveals how myths, legends, beliefs and faiths have been as significant in our history as wars, kings and treaties.Taking a chronological approach the book uncovers faiths that have died, sacred cities and landscapes, and the astonishing period when Britain appears to have had no discernible faith. Martin Palmer explores the key episodes from Britain's sacred history including the devastating upheaval of the English Reformation, and the state of our faith today., In The Sacred History of Britain, Martin Palmer takes us on a journey of exploration to discover the unique features that make up the spiritual character of Britain and her people. This fascinating insight into the evolution of spiritual traditions reveals how myths, legends, beliefs and faiths have been as significant in our history as wars, kings and treaties. Taking a chronological approach the book uncovers faiths that have died, sacred cities and landscapes, and the astonishing period when Britain appears to have had no discernible faith. Martin Palmer explores the key episodes from Britain's sacred history including our own Cultural Revolution which was the English Reformation and the state of our faith today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51973742821596,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9949\/6668\/files\/s-l960_7ea7b03f-665e-48a4-903e-8e8def78766c.jpg?v=1783463605","url":"https:\/\/www.evermorebooks.co.nz\/products\/the-sacred-history-of-britain-landscape-myth-and-power-by-martin-palmer","provider":"Evermore Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}