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The Station Churches
Basic Books
November 2013
On Sale: October 29, 2013
363 pages
ISBN: 0465027695
EAN: 9780465027699
Kindle: B00BVTSD0S
Hardcover / e-Book
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The annual Lenten pilgrimage to dozens of Romeβs most striking churches is a sacred tradition dating back almost two millennia, to the earliest days of Christianity. Along this historic spiritual pathway, todayβs pilgrims confront the mysteries of the Christian faith through a program of biblical and early Christian readings amplified by some of the greatest art and architecture of western civilization.
In Roman Pilgrimage, bestselling theologian and papal biographer George Weigel, art historian Elizabeth Lev, and photographer Stephen Weigel lead readers through this unique religious and aesthetic journey with magnificent photographs and revealing commentaries on the pilgrimageβs liturgies, art, and architecture. Through reflections on each dayβs readings about faith and doubt, heroism and weakness, self-examination and conversion, sin and grace, Romeβs familiar sites take on a new resonance. And along that same historical path, typically unexplored treasuresβartifacts of ancient history and hidden artistic wondersβappear in their original luster, revealing new dimensions of one of the worldβs most intriguing and multi-layered cities.
A compelling guide to the Eternal City, the Lenten Season, and the itinerary of conversion that is Christian life throughout the year, Roman Pilgrimage reminds readers that the imitation of Christ through faith, hope, and love is the template of all true discipleship, as the exquisite beauty of the Roman station churches invites reflection on the deepest truths of Christianity.
 Media BuzzWeekend Edition Sunday - December 15, 2013
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