Explorations in a Christian Theology of Pilgrimage

Craig Bartholomew editor Fred Hughes editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:7th Sep '04

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Many Christians go on pilgrimage, whether to Jerusalem, Rome, Santiago, or some other destination, but few think hard about it from the perspective of their faith. This book fills that gap, looking at the biblical and theological elements in pilgrimage and asking how we could do pilgrimage differently.   Exploring the current resurgence of pilgrimage from a Christian viewpoint, this book seeks to articulate a theology of pilgrimage for today. Examination of pilgrimage in the Old and New Testaments provides a grounding for thinking through pilgrimage theologically. Literary, missiological and sociological perspectives are explored, and the book concludes by examining how such a theology could change our practice of pilgrimage today, raising such questions as how tourism to the Holy Land should reflect the situation in the region today. Pilgrims, students and all interested in contemporary pilgrimage will find this accessible book a valuable articulation of the different elements in a Christian theology of pilgrimage.

'... a fascinating collection of essays... this is a book that deserves attention.' Church Times '... a stimulating collection with plenty of food for thought...' Theology

ISBN: 9780754608561

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

240 pages