Pilgrim's Guides
6 primary works • 7 total works
Book 1
This is the third edition of this popular guide book to the biblical sites in both Israel and Jordan. It has been revised and rewritten, with new pictures, illustrations, maps, and plans. The Pilgrim Books team has conducted or accompanied more than forty pilgrimage groups to the Holy Land and have produced a book that is concise and informative. It contains a mine of practical information on both countries and is profusely illustrated, so that it becomes a colourful souvenir, the stimulant to a host of happy memories for years after your return.
Book 2
A Pilgrim's Guide to Oberammergau and its Passion Play
by Raymond Goodburn
Published 25 October 2019
A vital help for your Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 visit, this handy guide enables you to make the most of your time during your stay. It includes the historical background, traditions, and development of the Passion Play from 1634 to its relevance today, the organization and administration of the Play, and its impact on the village and the area. It looks behind the scenes to the wardrobe rooms and props, the stage, the history of the building, and the recent renovations and alterations. Meet the creative team behind the play and the leading actors. A synopsis of the play, including the sequence of the acts and scenes with the Old Testament Tableaux, is described. Suggestions on what to see in the village and the surrounding area include many of the places holidaymakers will visit en route to or from Oberammergau. The new expanded edition includes more of the Romantic Road, Munich, and the Austrian Tyrol.
Book 2
Since it was first performed in 1634, the passion play at Oberammergau has been an unforgettable experience for many millions of people. Concise, compact, colourful, and informative, this latest in the "Pilgrim's Guide" series will enable the visitor to make the most of their stay and evoke many lasting memories. Illustrated in full colour, there is insight into the traditions and staging of the play and a brief synopsis as it unfolds on stage. Practical details include how to see the play, a plan of the village, and a guide to the surrounding area. This is the fifth edition with enlarged content. Ray Goodburn has organised and led groups there on numerous occasions and is doing so again in 2010.
Book 3
Pilgrim's Guide to Lourdes is a quality guide book that takes you right through the Lourdes Story, and explores the meaning of pilgrimage. This guide covers the Bernadette story and its historical background, the Domain and all the sacred sites associated with Bernadette in the town and area, what to see in the surrounding area, and all the practical information you will need for your pilgrimage. There is also a devotional section with a Programme for Prayer and Meditation to ensure that your pilgrimage is full of meaning.
Book 4
This book in the Pilgrim's Guide series includes thorough descriptions of all the pre-Christian and Christian eras, as well as dealing with the wealth of art and architecture that present-day tourists in Rome are able to enjoy. As well as St. Francis and Assisi, the book also includes chapters on the Umbrian saints, and the festivals and fiestas of which Italy has such a fine selection. There are further sections on Loreto and San Giovanni Rotondo, together with brief descriptions of Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi coast.
Book 4
A Pilgrim's Guide to the Lands of St.Paul
by Raymond Goodburn and David Houseley
Published 15 October 2012
This book in the "Pilgrim's Guide" series is a fascinating tour of five of the modern-day countries visited by those who wish to follow in the footsteps of the apostle Paul. All of the Pauline sites are covered. While each country is featured in its own chapter in order to follow the most likely itineraries of present-day travellers, the story of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus, which led to his four missionary journeys, is covered in introductory sections. Like all the guides in this series, this is profusely illustrated in full color with over twenty-five photographs, and several maps and plans. It is an essential aid to prepare for a pilgrimage and a quality souvenir of many lasting memories.
