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Holy Places, Holy People
The North-East of England is rich in history, beautiful scenery and welcoming people. Celebrated for its Christian heritage, its saints are as diverse as the varied scenery in which we discover their history. This book is for pilgrims - both physical and metaphorical - who want the wisdom of the past to shape their present. In each chapter we discover the stories of the saints, both well known and unfamiliar, as we journey to the places they made famous. Some of the sites and saints included in the book - Holy Island - Aidan, Cuthbert and Eadfrith - Hexham and Heavenfield - Oswald and Wilfrid - Jarrow & Monkwearmouth - Bede, Benedict Biscop and Ceolfrith. - Durham Cathedral - Cuthbert's community
128 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2008
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June 25, 2013
I really enjoyed reading this book, especially since it is so recently that we were in the places it describes. And anyway, how many books are there on the spiritually significant people and places of the north east of England? It included some interesting thoughts on holiness, both in the context of people and places. The short biographical notes on key saints were good too, written more from a devotional than scholarly perspective, but good nonetheless.
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