The Churches Conservation Trust is the principal organization in England caring for those churches which are no longer required for regular worship by the Church of England, but which nonetheless are a priceless part of the nation's history, ranging in date from Saxon to late Victorian. The Trust now conserves and promotes over 340 churches and the number grows each year. In addition to keeping the structures and their furnishings in good condition, it is a priority of the Trust that its churches should be well presented and readily accessible to the public, usually on a daily basis throughout the year without charge. The Trust has churches in cities and towns but the typical Trust church is in a small village or stands quite alone in some remote and beautiful location. Because of this the churches were largely untouched by the restorers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and retain wonderfully atmospheric interiors reflecting society in centuries past.

Beautiful Churches: Saved by The Churches Conservation Trust

Arts & Photography

Byrne, Matthew

Architecture

Frances Lincoln

Dublin and Her People

Eason

There are over 40,000 churches and chapels in the United Kingdom. The earliest were built by the first Anglo-Saxon Christians and about 10,000 were built before the Reformation in the sixteenth century. This beautifully illustrated book features photographic portraits and descriptions of 26 English churches and chapels: ancient and modern, large and small, urban and rural. It reveals the beauty of this group of buildings, the history and significance of which are unmatched anywhere in the world.This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.

English Parish Churches and Chapels: Art, Architecture and People

History

Europe

Shire Publications

This celebration of some of the greatest art, architecture and furniture to be found in English churches offers a fascinating account of centuries of accumulated wealth, and is set off by a selection of breathtaking photographs by Matthew Byrne. It covers changing architectural styles across the centuries, and prominent examples of artistic work, including stained glass, rood screens, church monuments and curious carvings. This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.

Treasures of English Churches, The: Witnesses to the History of a Nation

Religious

Looks at St. Lukes's account of the crucifixion, painting the political, religious, and cultural background of the event and describes the sensitivities that shape Luke's view. It reads Luke's record without the prejudices that have long colored the way we see it. It also provides portrayals of many of the characters involved from Judas, to the High Priest to the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate. 'This book encourages us really to engage with not only St Luke's account of the Passion, but with the One at the centre of it all. It is a gentle book allowing a real encounter with the Crucified Christ to take place. It sets the scene and evokes a response of faith without defining too closely how each individual may respond. I look forward to using this book as part of my own observance of Holy Week 2004.' - Most Rev John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin. The Very Rev Matthew Byrne, formerly Dean of St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare, lives in Co. Wicklow, Ireland

The Day He Died: The Passion According to Luke

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Columba Books

The Way it Was is a look at the evangelists' account of the birth of Jesus, to light up the background of what they've written, and to try to see more closely the personalities they glance at, and who play so large a part in the events surrounding the birth. It's no more than an attempt at an exposition of the familiar Gospel text we hold in our hands, in the hope of feeling a way through the mists and notions that cloud the evangelists' record, to see the birth the way it was. ""A serious yet joyful glimpse into the events surrounding the Incarnation."" Catholic Library World

The Way it Was: The Narrative of the Birth of Jesus

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