Sacred PlaceThis book explores the function of buildings for worship, shrines and pilgrimage centers, and the part they play in the lives of individuals and the community, while also recognizing that "sacred place" is not defined as architectural buildings. |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Sacred Place |
| Editors | Jean Holm, John Bowker |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing, 2001 |
| ISBN | 1623566231, 9781623566234 |
| Length | 200 pages |
| Subjects | › Religion / General |
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