Curious Church Customs And Cognate Subjects

By John Charles Cox, William Andrews, William Andrew

Book Overview

Curious Church Customs And Cognate Subjects is a book written by William Andrews that explores the fascinating and often bizarre customs and traditions of the Christian church. The book delves into a wide range of topics, including the origins of church bells, the history of church music, the use of incense in worship, and the symbolism of religious vestments. Andrews also examines the role of saints in the church, the significance of holy relics, and the practice of pilgrimages. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the many customs and traditions that have shaped the Christian faith throughout its long and complex history. With its engaging writing style and wealth of information, Curious Church Customs And Cognate Subjects is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Christianity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162967005
• ISBN13: 9781162967004
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"