Author: Ursula Hall
Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Saint Andrew, Scotland's patron saint, was reputedly crucified at Patras on a cross of X shape, now the well-known white cross on blue of the Saltire flag. However, the association of the saint with the X-shaped cross is not a feature in the early cult of Saint Andrew and does not appear in any of the apocryphal material describing his martyrdom. Using both literary and iconographical evidence, Ursula Hall attempts to determine when, where and how this development in the popular tradition and in the depiction of Saint Andrew's death might have taken place. In a clear, captivating style, Hall examines various written accounts of St Andrew's life and death, along with an analysis of the traditions and procedures of crucifixion at the time. Pictorial representations of Saint Andrew, in mediums such as embroidery, seals, paintings, sculptures and glass work are abundant compared to literary evidence about his tradition. Hall examines a variety of these works to uncover the development of iconography and legends surrounding Saint Andrew in Europe, England and Scotland. Through these studies, and in conjunction with an analysis of the functions and context of the X-shaped cross in Christian tradition, she offers fascinating explanations for the association between the distinctive cross and Scotland's patron saint.
The Cross of St Andrew
Author: Ursula Hall
Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Saint Andrew, Scotland's patron saint, was reputedly crucified at Patras on a cross of X shape, now the well-known white cross on blue of the Saltire flag. However, the association of the saint with the X-shaped cross is not a feature in the early cult of Saint Andrew and does not appear in any of the apocryphal material describing his martyrdom. Using both literary and iconographical evidence, Ursula Hall attempts to determine when, where and how this development in the popular tradition and in the depiction of Saint Andrew's death might have taken place. In a clear, captivating style, Hall examines various written accounts of St Andrew's life and death, along with an analysis of the traditions and procedures of crucifixion at the time. Pictorial representations of Saint Andrew, in mediums such as embroidery, seals, paintings, sculptures and glass work are abundant compared to literary evidence about his tradition. Hall examines a variety of these works to uncover the development of iconography and legends surrounding Saint Andrew in Europe, England and Scotland. Through these studies, and in conjunction with an analysis of the functions and context of the X-shaped cross in Christian tradition, she offers fascinating explanations for the association between the distinctive cross and Scotland's patron saint.
Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Saint Andrew, Scotland's patron saint, was reputedly crucified at Patras on a cross of X shape, now the well-known white cross on blue of the Saltire flag. However, the association of the saint with the X-shaped cross is not a feature in the early cult of Saint Andrew and does not appear in any of the apocryphal material describing his martyrdom. Using both literary and iconographical evidence, Ursula Hall attempts to determine when, where and how this development in the popular tradition and in the depiction of Saint Andrew's death might have taken place. In a clear, captivating style, Hall examines various written accounts of St Andrew's life and death, along with an analysis of the traditions and procedures of crucifixion at the time. Pictorial representations of Saint Andrew, in mediums such as embroidery, seals, paintings, sculptures and glass work are abundant compared to literary evidence about his tradition. Hall examines a variety of these works to uncover the development of iconography and legends surrounding Saint Andrew in Europe, England and Scotland. Through these studies, and in conjunction with an analysis of the functions and context of the X-shaped cross in Christian tradition, she offers fascinating explanations for the association between the distinctive cross and Scotland's patron saint.
St. Andrew's Cross
Miracle at St. Andrews
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316422614
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In this inspiring novel, one ordinary man makes the pilgrimage to the mythical greens of St. Andrews—the birthplace of golf—on a search for greatness. If golf novels had a leaderboard, Miracle at St. Andrews would be at the top. Though nobody has ever identified a single secret—no universally accepted truth—to the sport, every real player searches for one. Travis McKinley is one such seeker. A former professional golfer who feels like he's an amateur at the rest of life, he makes a pilgrimage to the mythical greens at St. Andrews. On the course where golf was born, every link, hole, fairway—even the gorse—feels like sacred ground. Ground that can help an ordinary player, an ordinary man, achieve a higher plane.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316422614
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In this inspiring novel, one ordinary man makes the pilgrimage to the mythical greens of St. Andrews—the birthplace of golf—on a search for greatness. If golf novels had a leaderboard, Miracle at St. Andrews would be at the top. Though nobody has ever identified a single secret—no universally accepted truth—to the sport, every real player searches for one. Travis McKinley is one such seeker. A former professional golfer who feels like he's an amateur at the rest of life, he makes a pilgrimage to the mythical greens at St. Andrews. On the course where golf was born, every link, hole, fairway—even the gorse—feels like sacred ground. Ground that can help an ordinary player, an ordinary man, achieve a higher plane.
Saint Andrew
Author: Lois Rock
Publisher: Lion Books
ISBN: 9780745948089
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A brief biography of St. Andrew, one of Jesus' disciples who later became the patron saint of Scotland. Also discusses the customs and traditions linked to St Andrew's day on 30 November. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Publisher: Lion Books
ISBN: 9780745948089
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A brief biography of St. Andrew, one of Jesus' disciples who later became the patron saint of Scotland. Also discusses the customs and traditions linked to St Andrew's day on 30 November. Suggested level: junior, primary.
St Andrews
Author: Scott Macpherson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877393228
Category : Golf
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877393228
Category : Golf
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Acts of Andrew and the Acts of Andrew and Matthias in the City of the Cannibals
Author: Dennis Ronald MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Flowers of the South, Native and Exotic
Author: Wilhelmina F. Greene
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835738538
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835738538
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Forager's Harvest
Author: Samuel Thayer
Publisher: Foragers Harvest Press
ISBN: 9780976626602
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A practical guide to all aspects of edible wild plants: finding and identifying them, their seasons of harvest, and their methods of collection and preparation. Each plant is discussed in great detail and accompanied by excellent color photographs. Includes an index, illustrated glossary, bibliography, and harvest calendar. The perfect guide for all experience levels.
Publisher: Foragers Harvest Press
ISBN: 9780976626602
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A practical guide to all aspects of edible wild plants: finding and identifying them, their seasons of harvest, and their methods of collection and preparation. Each plant is discussed in great detail and accompanied by excellent color photographs. Includes an index, illustrated glossary, bibliography, and harvest calendar. The perfect guide for all experience levels.
Herb-A-Day
Author: James A. Duke
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938423188
Category : Botany, Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938423188
Category : Botany, Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.