[PDF.89xa] The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns

The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns

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 | #1060066 in Books |  2005-04-19 |  2005-04-19 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  8.20 x.50 x5.40l,.52 | File type: PDF | 256 pages

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||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| Great History of Women Religious Through Their Garb|By Wildeone|This is a wonderfully researched book about the history of religious habits worn by consecrated women in the Catholic Church. Starting with the early Church "Mothers" and their attire, this book delves into the evolution of the religious garb most people, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, were accustomed to still|From Publishers Weekly|Even though relatively few Catholic nuns actually wear the distinctive uniforms today, the habit still fascinates and disconcerts Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This "wearable sacramental" sums up much about Catholic spirituality and h

Curiosity about nuns and their distinctive clothing is almost as old as Catholicism itself. The habit intrigues the religious and the nonreligious alike, from medieval maidens to contemporary schoolboys, to feminists and other social critics. The first book to explore the symbolism of this attire, The Habit presents a visual gallery of the diverse forms of religious clothing and explains the principles and traditions that inspired them. More than just an eye-ope...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns   |  Elizabeth Kuhns. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.

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