Kathryn Hurlock – Holy Places: How Pilgrimage Changed the World

Kathryn Hurlock follows the trail of pilgrimage through nineteen sacred sites. 

A luminous exploration of pilgrimage, told through nineteen breathtaking sacred sites across the globe, and shared with us through a stunning illustrated talk by the author.

We’ll follow the trail of pilgrimage from the temples of Jerusalem to the banks of the Ganges, by way of Iona, Lourdes, Amritsar and Buenos Aires – revealing the many ways in which this ancient practice has shaped our religions and our world. Pilgrimages have transformed the fates of cities, anointed dynasties, provided guidance in hard times and driven progress in good.

Filled with fascinating insights, Holy Places unveils the complex histories and contemporary endurance of one of our most fundamental human urges. 

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