Pilgrimage & Travel

Christians of the Middle East have rarely had it easy. In Byzantine or Crusading times they could be labelled schismatics, in Muslim times infidels, in colonial times lackeys. It is easy to conclude that the future for Arab Christianity is...

A practical and uplifting guide to pilgrimage

Biblical Archaeology offers a passport into a fascinating realm, where ancient religion and modern science meet, and where tomorrow's discovery may answer a riddle that has lasted a thousand years.

Pilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and India, to France, Spain, and Japan. In this Very Short Introduction Ian Reader explores the key themes of pilgrimage throughout the ages, considering its various forms...