The Sacred History of Britain Landscape, Myth, and Power : the Forces that Have Shaped Britain's Spirituality

Martin Palmer is a Christian with a deep appreciation of the inherent spirituality of Britain's ancient monuments and pagan past. This book presents a pilgrimage of Britain's sacred monuments, from prehistoric henges and cursus to ruined abbeys in magnificent landscapes. It also compares and contrasts the beliefs of Britain's faiths, official or otherwise, through history to the present day. `...I had the great joy of making a special Sunday morning service for BBC Radio 4 with a pagan colleague and friend... Together we explored the sacred in the landscape of the Dorset Cursus and Knowlton Henges. Christian and pagan, we walked that land and talked about what it meant to us, sharing prayers, readings, insights and even silence together.' This is typical of the book's tone throughout and it may not be to everyone's taste.