A thought-provoking reflection on the practice and history of pilgrimage, and a compelling exploration of its relevance today. Pilgrimage, a global ritual embraced by nearly all faiths, is one of civilizations most enduring traditions. In this compelling book, author and journalist Peter Stanford reflects on the reasons people have walked along the same sacred paths through the ages. Through this history, Stanford explores how the experiences of the first pilgrims to Jerusalem, Mecca, and Santiago de Compostela compare to the millions of people who embark on life-changing physical and spiritual journeys today. Pilgrimage traverses sacred landscapes around the world, from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to the monolithic rock-cut churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia and the riverbanks of the Kumbh Mela in India. Stanford explores the historical and spiritual significance of these places of healing and reflection and discusses their roles as crossroads., Although pilgrimage is usually viewed as an individuals escape from the everyday to refocus the mind and soul, institutional and national struggles for power have always had an impact on the way pilgrims experience their own personal journey. Guiding readers through the global history of pilgrimage, this thought- provoking book educates a new generation that may seek solace, clarity, and wonder by following in the footsteps of travelers from the past. 40 illustrations

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Stanford, Peter

Hansjorg Mayer

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

PS, 2021

6, 2021

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Pilgrimage, a global ritual embraced by all faiths, is one of the most enduring traits in our human story. In this compelling history Peter Stanford reflects on the reasons people have walked along the same sacred paths across the ages. How do the experiences of the first pilgrims to Jerusalem, Mecca and Santiago de Compostela compare to the millions of people who embark upon life-changing physical and spiritual journeys today? And why do we still feel compelled to walk, stop and think about our lives? Pilgrimage explores sacred landscapes across the world, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, to the monolithic rock-cut churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia and the riverbanks of the Kumbh Mela in India. These journeys are to places of healing and reflection, but also to sites of danger and even violence, at crossroads where different political and religious tensions meet. While pilgrimage is viewed as an escape from the everyday to refocus the mind and soul, struggles for power and social upheaval have always had an impact on the way pilgrims experience their own personal journey. Peter Stanford guides us through the history of pilgrimage, its meanings and experiences today, as a new generation seeking solace, clarity and wonder follow in the footsteps of travellers from the past

Pilgrimage, A Global Ritual Embraced By All Faiths, Is One Of The Most Enduring Traits In Our Human Story. In This Compelling History Peter Stanford Reflects On The Reasons People Have Walked Along The Same Sacred Paths Across The Ages. How Do The Experiences Of The First Pilgrims To Jerusalem, Mecca And Santiago De Compostela Compare To The Millions Of People Who Embark Upon Life-changing Physical And Spiritual Journeys Today? And Why Do We Still Feel Compelled To Walk, Stop And Think About Our Lives? Pilgrimage Explores Sacred Landscapes Across The World, The 88 Temples On The Island Of Shikoku In Japan, To The Monolithic Rock-cut Churches Of Lalibela, Ethiopia And The Riverbanks Of The Kumbh Mela In India. These Journeys Are To Places Of Healing And Reflection, But Also To Sites Of Danger And Even Violence, At Crossroads Where Different Political And Religious Tensions Meet. While Pilgrimage Is Viewed As An Escape From The Everyday To Refocus The Mind And Soul, Struggles For Power And Social Upheaval Have Always Had An Impact On The Way Pilgrims Experience Their Own Personal Journey. Peter Stanford Guides Us Through The History Of Pilgrimage, Its Meanings And Experiences Today, As A New Generation Seeking Solace, Clarity And Wonder Follow In The Footsteps Of Travellers From The Past.

A thought-provoking reflection on pilgrimage past and present, and a compelling exploration of its relevance today

2023-01-20