The Christian Travelers Guide to Italy

by Irving Hexham, David Bershad, Caroline Mangone

On Sale: 2011-12-27

Book Summary

Reveals a wealth of art and architecture stretching back to the early church and the age of the martyrs. See where Christians died in the arena and where great artists like Michelangelo depicted unforgettable scenes of Biblical truth.

About the Book

The Christian Travelers Guides deal directly with what even the best general travel guides only touch on: Christianity’s enormous influence on Europe--and, through its history and culture, Europe’s influence on Christianity. This unique series guides you on a pilgrimage to the heart of our Christian heritage. Saints and secularists, martyrs and kings, castles and cathedrals, public squares and rolling hillsides, great works of art, literature, and architecture: The legacy of the Christian faith takes on immediacy and impact as you see firsthand the places where believers through the centuries lived and died, shaping our world with their faith. In rich detail and depth, The Christian Travelers Guide to Italy describes the history, literature, music, art, and architecture of Italy. Nearly 50 Christian Heritage Sites, with fascinating information on different places to visit List of "Top 10 Christian Sites in Italy" Insights for enjoying your visits to Italian churches and cathedrals Sidebars featuring mini-biographies of key historical figures and short essays on great works of art Glossary of religious terms Access The Christian Travelers Guides Website at http://www.christian-travelers-guides.com

Product Details

  • Imprint: Zondervan
  • On Sale: 2011-12-27
  • Pages: 240
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • Series: Christian Travelers Guide Series
  • Publication Date: 2011-12-27
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  • Category 1 : TRAVEL / Special Interest / Religious
  • Category 2 : TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure