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Author : Keith Miller
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780674026896

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St. Peter’s by Keith Miller Pdf

Built by the decree of Constantine, rebuilt by some of the most distinguished architects in Renaissance Italy, emulated by Hitler’s architect in his vision for Germania, immortalized on film by Fellini, and fictionalized by a modern American bestseller, St. Peter’s is the most easily recognizable church in the world. This book is a cultural history of one of the most significant structures in the West. It bears the imprint of Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Canova. For Grand Tourists of the eighteenth century, St. Peter’s exemplified the sublime. It continues to fascinate visitors today and appears globally as a familiar symbol of the papacy and of the Catholic Church itself. The church was first built in the fourth century on what is thought to be the tomb of Peter—the rock upon which Christ decreed his church shall be built. After twelve hundred years, the church was largely demolished and rebuilt in the sixteenth century when it came to acquire its present-day form. St. Peter’s awes the visitor by its gigantic proportions, creating a city within itself. It is the mother church, the womb from which churches around the world have taken inspiration. This book covers the social, political, and architectural history of the church from the fourth century to the present. From the threshold, to the subterranean Roman necropolis, to the dizzying heights of the dome, this book provides rare perspectives and contexts for understanding the shape and significance of the most illustrious church in the world.

Author : Ellis Peters
Publisher : Cadfael Chronicles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Cadfael, Brother (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 0751547077

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Saint Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters Pdf

Saint Peter's Fair is a grand festive event, attracting tradesmen from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury. Until, that is, the body of a wealthy trader is found in the River Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael offers to help the merchant's lovely niece Emma. But while he is seaching for the killer, the man's wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more than she is telling, as others will soon realise. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction, and even good intentions can kill.

Author : Leo Perutz
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781628725070

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Saint Peter's Snow by Leo Perutz Pdf

It could have been a common street accident that put Dr. Georg Amberg in the hospital, but for the five weeks his doctors say he has been in a coma, recovering from a brain hemorrhage after being run down by a car, he has memories of a more disturbing nature. What of the violent events in the rural village of Morwede? The old woman threatening the priest with a breadknife, angry peasants with flails and cudgels, Baron von Malchin with a pistol defending his dreams for the Holy Roman Empire—how could Dr. Amberg ignore these? And what of the secret experiment to make a mind-altering drug from a white mildew occurring on wheat—a mildew called Saint Peter’s Snow. In this feverish tale of a man caught in the balance between two realities, Leo Pertuz offers a mystery of identity and a fable of faith and political fervor, banned by the Nazis when it was first published in 1933. Saint Peter’s Snow is typical of Perutz’s storytelling mastery: extraordinarily rich and elegant fiction that is taut with suspense, full of Old World irony and humor. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Rosamond McKitterick,John Osborne,Carol M. Richardson,Joanna Story
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107729636

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Old Saint Peter's, Rome by Rosamond McKitterick,John Osborne,Carol M. Richardson,Joanna Story Pdf

St Peter's Basilica in Rome is arguably the most important church in Western Christendom, and is among the most significant buildings anywhere in the world. However, the church that is visible today is a youthful upstart, only four hundred years old compared to the twelve-hundred-year-old church whose site it occupies. A very small proportion of the original is now extant, entirely covered over by the new basilica, but enough survives to make reconstruction of the first St Peter's possible and much new evidence has been uncovered in the past thirty years. This is the first full study of the older church, from its late antique construction to Renaissance destruction, in its historical context. An international team of historians, art historians, archaeologists and liturgists explores aspects of the basilica's history, from its physical fabric to the activities that took place within its walls and its relationship with the city of Rome.

Author : Keith Miller
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847650740

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St Peter's by Keith Miller Pdf

The story of St Peter's begins in the 1st century CE with the Hippodrome of Nero, one of two places where the Apostle Peter may have been crucified. 250 years later Constantine the Great marked the supposed site of Peter's tomb in an ancient cemetery with a great basilica. That in turn was replaced over a hundred-year period by a series of competitive renaissance and baroque Popes using the greatest artists of their day, all seeking to leave their mark on St Peter's. Here Keith Miller offers a rewarding account of a world-famous building: who built it; what it looks like and why; and how it affects the tourist or pilgrim. An intricate history, telling biography and the study of great art and architecture all play their part in a book that is a brilliant debut.

Author : Fr. Jeffrey Kirby
Publisher : Saint Benedict Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781618907011

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101 Surprising Facts About St. Peter's and the Vatican by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby Pdf

What do you really know about Vatican City? The Vatican, comprising the Apostolic Palace, St. Peter’s Basilica, and various other buildings, serves as the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It has done so for nearly two millennium -- ever since the first Pope, St. Peter, made it his home. Thousands of Catholics flock to the Vatican and its iconic basilica each year. Even if you haven’t visited you’ve likely watched with bated breath for smoke to rise from behind the cupola during the election of a new pope, or have laid eyes on the new pontiff when he emerged from the balcony for the first time. But what do you really know about this great basilica and the city that houses it? Here, Father Jeffrey Kirby takes you on a whirlwind tour of this little country (yes, Vatican City is its own country, Fact # 2) and uncovers the secrets and surprising facts about the city, and its famous church.

Author : R. A. Scotti
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101157817

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Basilica by R. A. Scotti Pdf

In this dramatic journey through religious and artistic history, R. A. Scotti traces the defining event of a glorious epoch: the building of St. Peter's Basilica. Begun by the ferociously ambitious Pope Julius II in 1506, the endeavor would span two tumultuous centuries, challenge the greatest Renaissance masters—Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante—and enrage Martin Luther. By the time it was completed, Shakespeare had written all of his plays, the Mayflower had reached Plymouth—and Rome had risen with its astounding basilica to become Europe's holy metropolis. A dazzling portrait of human achievement and excess, Basilica is a triumph of historical writing.

Author : Luigi DiFonzo
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081438645

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St. Peter's Banker by Luigi DiFonzo Pdf

Author : Katharine Hooke,St. Peter's on-the-Rock (Stony Lake, Ont.). 75th Anniversary Committee
Publisher : [Stony Lake, Ont.] : 75th Anniversary Committee, St. Peter's on-the-Rock Anglican Church
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0969408706

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St. Peter's On-the-Rock, Stony Lake, Ontario by Katharine Hooke,St. Peter's on-the-Rock (Stony Lake, Ont.). 75th Anniversary Committee Pdf

Author : Carl L Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 0988188880

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The Saint Peter Gradual by Carl L Reid Pdf

The Chants of the Mass for Sundays, Solemnities, and Feasts.

Author : William E. Wallace
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780691212753

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Michelangelo, God's Architect by William E. Wallace Pdf

"As he entered his seventies, the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo despaired that his productive years were past. Anguished by the death of friends and discouraged by the loss of commissions to younger artists, this supreme painter and sculptor began carving his own tomb. It was at this unlikely moment that fate intervened to task Michelangelo with the most ambitious and daunting project of his long creative life. 'Michelangelo, God's Architect' is the first book to tell the full story of Michelangelo's final two decades, when the peerless artist refashioned himself into the master architect of St. Peter's Basilica and other major buildings. When the Pope handed Michelangelo control of the St. Peter's project in 1546, it was a study in architectural mismanagement, plagued by flawed design and faulty engineering. Assessing the situation with his uncompromising eye and razor-sharp intellect, Michelangelo overcame the furious resistance of Church officials to persuade the Pope that it was time to start over. In this richly illustrated book, leading Michelangelo expert William Wallace sheds new light on this least familiar part of Michelangelo's biography, revealing a creative genius who was also a skilled engineer and enterprising businessman. The challenge of building St. Peter's deepened Michelangelo's faith, Wallace shows. Fighting the intrigues of Church politics and his own declining health, Michelangelo became convinced that he was destined to build the largest and most magnificent church ever conceived. And he was determined to live long enough that no other architect could alter his design."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Peter A. Lillback
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1596381930

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Saint Peter's Principles by Peter A. Lillback Pdf

"All thoughtful leaders can admit experiences of ongoing incompetence--dilemmas, decisions, and even debacles that make them question how they became leaders in the first place. When we look at St. Peter, however, we see a great leader who engaged with his weaknesses and knew his shortcomings. By following his example, we become better leaders in any arena. Seminary president Peter Lillback's profound treatment of more than 100 principles drawn from St. Peter helps you to think through your management style, communication, decision-making, and more. Practical spiritual exercises put the lessons of each short chapter into action--bringing joy to our hearts, guidance to our lives, and help to our service"--From publisher's description.

Author : Peter Toon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725239531

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Justification and Sanctification by Peter Toon Pdf

In the sixteenth century the Western Church was rent asunder by the quarrel over justification. Today scholars from churches on both sides of the controversy are carefully rethinking the question. Dr. Toon shows how contemporary biblical scholarship and exegesis are attempting to resolve the thorny question of justification without compromising the integrity of either side. Provocative and far-reaching in its analysis and conclusions, Justification and Sanctification gives the student an invaluable introduction while providing the scholar a fresh look at the issue.

Author : Maffeo Vegio
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 1108496857

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Eyewitness to Old St Peter's by Maffeo Vegio Pdf

Old St Peter's Basilica in Rome stood for over eleven centuries until it was demolished to make room for today's church on the same Vatican site. Its last eyewitness, Maffeo Vegio, explained to the Roman hierarchy how revival of the papacy, whose prestige after the exile to Avignon had been diminished, was inseparable from a renewed awareness of the primacy of Peter's Church. To make his case, Vegio wrote a history founded on credible written and visual evidence. The text guides us through the building's true story in its material reality, undistorted by medieval guides. This was its living memory and a visualization of the continuity of Roman history into modern times. This volume makes available the first complete English translation of Vegio's text. Accompanied by full-color digital reconstructions of the Basilica as it appeared in Vegio's day.

Author : William Tronzo
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0521640962

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St. Peter's in the Vatican by William Tronzo Pdf

This volume presents an overview of St. Peter's history from the late antique period to the twentieth century.