The rosary : prayer comes round
Wills, Garry2006
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Drawing together history and readings from scripture, Wills explains the beads on the rosary and the moments in Christ’s life they represent, illustrating each mystery with a Tintoretto painting. The result is a poignant exploration of the power of prayer
Main title:
The rosary : prayer comes round / by Garry Wills
Author:
Imprint:
London Souvenir Press 2006
Collation:
190 p. illustrations
Contents:
Background: History of the rosary - Elements of the rosary -- The Joyful Mysteries: Annunciation - Visitation - Nativity - Presentation in the temple - Finding in the temple -- The Luminous Mysteries: Baptism of Jesus - Marriage at Cana - Sermon on the mount - Transfiguration - Last supper -- The Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the garden - Scourging - Crowning with thorns - Carrying the cross - Crucifixion -- The Glorious Mysteries: Resurrection - Ascension - Pentecost - Assumption of Mary - Coronation of Mary
ISBN:
0285637487 (hbk)
Dewey class:
242.74 ROS
Local class:
242.74
Language:
English
BRN:
18984
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 242.74 ROS | Available |