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Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday?: The Catholic Origin to Just about Everything

Autor Michael P. Foley
en Limba Engleză Paperback – noi 2005

Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic tradition? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious?" Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday" is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and the illuminating entries will make this guide a perfect gift for Catholics and anyone who loves a bit of historic trivia.
Table of Contents - Foreword * Time * Manners & Dining Etiquette * Food * Drink * Music & Theater * Sports & Games * Holidays & Festivities * Flowers & Plants * Insects, Animals, & More * American Places * International, National, & State Symbols * Clothes & Other Sundry Inventions * Education & Superstition * Art & Science * Law & Architecture * Epilogue: Words, Words, Words--Catholic, Anti-Catholic, and Post-Catholic

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781403969675
ISBN-10: 1403969671
Pagini: 214
Ilustrații: Includes 10 b&w illus.
Dimensiuni: 139 x 210 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.21 kg
Editura: PALGRAVE TRADE
Locul publicării:Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Foreword
Time
Manners & Dining Etiquette
Food
Drink
Music & Theater
Sports & Games
Holidays & Festivities
Flowers & Plants
Insects, Animals & More
American Places
International, National & State Symbols
Clothes & Other Sundry Inventions
Education & Superstition
Art & Science
Law & Architecture
Epilogue: Words, Words, Words - Catholic, Anti-Catholic, and Post-Catholic

Notă biografică

MICHAEL P. FOLEY is Professor of Patristics at the Honors College at Baylor University, USA. He is the Author of Wedding Rites: The Complete Guide to Professional Weddings.

Caracteristici

1 First of its kind - a comprehensive look at the history and origins of Catholic rituals, traditions, and other commonplace practices that extend beyond Sunday Mass and into the everyday
2 Snappy, accessible style - this guide is very user-friendly, with topics organized by subject (food, music, geography etc.)
3 Large Catholic market - bookshops, websites

Descriere

A fascinating guide to the roots of all things Catholic. A smart and concise guide, it introduces readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that are a part of contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and illuminating entries make this perfect for interested Catholics, general readers and historians of religion alike.