{"title":"Matthew Byrne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into religious history, with a particular focus on the rich tapestry of English churches. His works invite readers to uncover the stories behind sacred objects and sites, blending scholarly research with accessible narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Byrne’s books illuminate the cultural and historical significance of faith traditions, encouraging a deeper appreciation of England’s spiritual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"history-of-english-churches-in-100-objects-by-matthew-byrne-9781849949170","title":"History of English Churches in 100 Objects","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished in collaboration with the National Churches Trust, this fascinating book is a sumptuous and authoritative photographic history of churches in England, as told through the objects inside them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArranged chronologically from the Roman Era to the present day, it covers a huge range of church objects including ornate fonts, beautiful stained glass windows, carved bench ends and rood screens, precious silverware and even church organs, and each piece has a fascinating story to tell. Within these pages, you'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Hinton St Mary mosaic in Dorset, created in the early 4th century AD and showing the first depiction of Jesus Christ in Britain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe full Norman repertoire of abstract geometrical forms displayed in the Tower Arch, St John's Church, Northampton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Becket pilgrims represented in glowing medieval stained glass in Canterbury Cathedral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExquisitely carved misericords showing scenes from spiritual life through the year in Ripple church, Worcestershire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDestruction and survival through the Dissolution of the Monasteries at Croyland, Lincolnshire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorks of art in glass by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones in Brampton, Cumbria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDame Elizabeth Frink's intimate 'Walking Madonna' statue outside Salisbury Cathedral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong many other glorious treasures of England's Christian history, \u003cem\u003eHistory of English Churches in 100 Objects\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect book for architecture enthusiasts, countryside explorers, dedicated churchgoers, and anyone interested in the ongoing story of English churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455588417772,"sku":"9781849949170","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71H9g9ZKxjL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774785355"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-byrne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}