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Spirituality has a multitude of meanings for the many who seek deeper significance in their lives. From ancient religions with their timeless places of worship to modern, contemporary followers of faith and new age travellers seeking enlightenment and illumination, we are drawn to all kinds of places in the search for profound meaning.
From a Polish Catholic praying in a large cathedral to a Portuguese surfer speechless in wonder at the majesty of the ocean, spirituality knows no bounds.ThePlanet's Most Spiritual Places brings together all definitions to present some of the most important places of spiritual significance, in stunning and immersive detail.
We recognize that one person's spirituality can inspire another no matter their origin, history or nationality. We have included sites of spirituality from all around the world, from the established to the exotic, determining a number of fundamental definitions for our spiritual destinations:
1. Ancient Monuments
2. Places of Worship
3. Natural Wonders
4. Centres of Enlightenment
5. Pilgrimage
6. Living Landmarks
As readers will discover, the complex history of the world often defines where – and how – spirituality can be found. The modern is as important as the ancient, and the free-form as important as the organised. What counts is the spiritual nature of the site, wherever it is, whoever visits it and whatever they believe.
Insightful text is complemented by superb photography, maps ancient and modern and engaging illustrations of the plethora of places contained within. The whole world is covered, continent by continent, and a wide variety of religions, belief systems and faiths.
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- ISBN: 9780711282155
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- ISBN: 9780711282155
- File size: 28652 KB
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- English
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January 1, 2023
Croft's (50 Years of Glastonbury) guidebook of the planet's spiritual places is broken into straightforward sections: "Ancient Monuments," "Places of Worship," "Pilgrimages," "Natural Wonders," "Centers of Enlightenment," and "Living Landmarks." Each listing begins with key points of the site: country, visitors per year, when it was built or created, ideal months to visit, and varying facts on size and religious affiliation, if relevant, along with a regional map highlighting the location and geographic coordinates. For each site, there's also a three-quarter-page description of its history, with major facts, little-known oddities, UNESCO World Heritage status, and what makes it special or spiritual. Inspiring photos are included for each. Many of the sites will be familiar to readers, though anyone can likely discover a new spiritual place or glean insight into one they already know. VERDICT This is a quick-reference guide for anyone looking for somewhere to travel for a variety of spiritual experiences. It is also fun to page through, enjoying the photos, and learning about instantly recognizable sites around the world.--Zebulin Evelhoch
Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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