{"product_id":"places-of-light-the-gift-of-cathedrals-to-the-world-hardcover","title":"Places of Light: The Gift of Cathedrals to the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGernot Candolini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJennifer Brandon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmbark on a pilgrimage through the great cathedrals of the world.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gernot Candolini and Jennifer Brandon invite readers to experience some of the exemplary cathedrals of Europe and North America, with beautiful images and poetic, descriptive texts that inspire and inform. They offer glimpses into the spiritual, visionary, and artistic beauty and mastery of these spaces, inspired by God and built by human hands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Read the powerful stories connected to these sacred spaces: like the reconciliation crusade of Vezelay, the destruction of Cluny, and the origins of Sagrada Familia. Explore the architectural and artistic elements that make these churches what they are: the power of light, the \"smiling stones,\" the crypt, the music, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ​\"Cathedrals magnetize one's spiritual compass. \u003ci\u003ePlaces of Light \u003c\/i\u003eopens the historic portals of twenty cathedrals for a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of the numerous, nameless and bold visionaries who dared to express in glass and stone messages for the human spirit.\" \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eThe Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress\u003c\/b\u003e, Honorary Canon of Grace Cathedral; author of \u003ci\u003eWalking a Sacred Path\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGernot Candolini\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and builder of labyrinths, and retreat leader. Through seminars and books he has helped bring the symbol of the labyrinth to a new renaissance. His retreats focus on cathedrals and labyrinths, and he often gives seminars at Chartres Cathedral in France. Learn more at www.gernotcandolini.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Brandon\u003c\/b\u003e delights in sharing the unique overlap of faith and music with others on the pilgrim road--in Europe, the Holy Land, and in her own neighborhood in Indianapolis. She holds a Master of Arts in Church Music from Christian Theological Seminary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770396803360,"sku":"9781640601765","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b000c6955e88c0ebf173b0dbd0d3e7e4.webp?v=1780370874","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/places-of-light-the-gift-of-cathedrals-to-the-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}