Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by William Andrews
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"Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects" by William Andrews is a collection that delves into various historical and ecclesiastical practices associated with Christian worship and community life, written in the late 19th century. The book presents a detailed exploration of quirky customs, superstitions, and the multifaceted roles that churches played in everyday life, spanning topics like child bishops, sports in sacred spaces, and the significance of bells in church ceremonies. At the
start of the work, Andrews sets the tone with an overview of "Sports in Churches," emphasizing how churches historically served not just as places of worship but also as venues for social gatherings and secular activities. The chapter highlights the medieval tradition of appointing a Boy-Bishop, meant to instill ambition in choir boys, alongside other playful customs that once took place in these hallowed spaces. These reflections provide insight into how religious observances intertwined with community customs, showcasing the evolving perception of church spaces over time. Andrews also hints at the gradual suppression of such practices due to changing attitudes within the church, foreshadowing a broader exploration of curious traditions throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Andrews, William, 1848-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Manners and customs |
| Subject | Rites and ceremonies -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38182 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 677 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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