The Church (Life in the Renaissance)

Hinds, Kathryn

ISBN 10: 076141679X ISBN 13: 9780761416791

Publisher: Cavendish Square, 2005

Synopsis

A description of the religious controversies of the Renaissance and Reformation with a focus on what life was like for ordinary people, both Catholic and Protestant.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9-Two informative and beautifully illustrated titles that demonstrate that the Middle Ages was a complex, fascinating period of progress and growth. In Castle, the focus is on the people. An explanation of feudalism shows the relationship of the vassal to the lord. The daily life of the many inhabitants from lord and lady to servant are covered in detail along with descriptions of festivities and various forms of entertainment. Church provides a brief overview of the tenets of Christianity and the organization of the Church, the parish, and the diocese and its governance. The hierarchy and training of the various roles within the Church are described for both men and women as are the daily routines and rules that regulated these lives. Heresies and religious intolerance are also mentioned. Both texts are enriched by excerpts from the literature of this era. Quality period reproductions of paintings and clear, color photos appear throughout. Small touches, such as the gold borders that frame sidebars, will remind readers of illuminated manuscripts. Solid overviews that contain fascinating tidbits of information.
Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Part of the Life in Victorian England series, this attractively designed book describes the importance and effect of the Anglican Church on nineteenth-century English life. Although the subject seems narrow, the book itself goes further afield than the title would imply. Beginning with an introduction to the church, its buildings, practices, and rivals, the book goes on to discuss the role the church played in family life; its celebrations, such as Easter; and the treatment of private milestones like baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The final chapter deals with the advent of Darwin’s theory of evolution and the effect it had on religion. Interspersed throughout are pieces of contemporaneous writings from magazines and prayer books and from writers like Darwin and Horace Mann. The historical pictures are particularly well chosen, featuring young people whenever possible. Source notes, a glossary, and a short list of books and websites are appended. Grades 6-9. --Ilene Cooper

About this edition

• Publisher: Cavendish Square
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 076141679X
• ISBN 13: 9780761416791
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 95