Rosslyn Chapel Revealed - Softcover

Turnbull, Michael T R B

 
9780750944823: Rosslyn Chapel Revealed

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Rosslyn Chapel Revealed offers the reader an increased understanding and respect for one of Europe's finest pre-Reformation buildings.

Rosslyn Chapel, with its foundations in the world of nature, still points bravely to the heavens. That there is mystery at Rosslyn Chapel, there can be no doubt. But it is not the mystery of the esoteric Cnostic variety, available only to the initiated few. Instead, it is knowledge, accessible to all, of the dynamic intertwining of the created world with the impulse towards self-fulfilment.

Rosslyn Chapel Revealed shows that the chapel is first and foremost a Christian building, constructed in the traditions of the pre-Reformation Church for the celebration in word, gesture and music of the Divine Office and of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus Christ suffered on his cross for the salvation of the human race.

The stunning beauty of the chapel, its unexpected delicacy and the uninhibited humour of its stone carvings, which have drawn visitors in such avid numbers from all over the world, are a tribute to the honesty and validity of the religious experience to be found within its ancient walls, in a breathtaking setting of valley and river that is older than time.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Michael Turnbull meticulously studies the physical and spiritual elements that have created the chapel's distinct iconic identity... This is an interesting insight into the rededicaced chapel... and comes beautifully illustrated. Cheryl Caira and Anne Johnstone, The Herald This lovely hook is a counter to some of the silliness of recent years ... an excellent and comprehensive introduction and a super memoir for anyone who has visited. Maria Western, Inspires Like Rosslyn itself, this book is rather delicious and I would urge anyone with an interest in the Scottish religious sensibility to read it. Gerard Carruthers

Michael Turnball has published a number of books on Scottish history, including Buildings and Landmarks of Edinburgh, Curious Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Graveyard Guide, and an outstanding biography of the Scottish opera singer Mary Garden.

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ISBN 10:  0750944676 ISBN 13:  9780750944670
Verlag: The History Press Ltd, 2008
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