The Stations of the Cross
Herbert Thurston, an English Jesuit historian, investigates in this study how the familiar devotion of the Stations of the Cross came into being. He traces the veneration of the holy places in Jerusalem, the first imitations of the pilgrims' route in Europe, the varying numbers and subjects of the earliest stations, the medieval devotion of the Seven Falls and the spiritual pilgrimage of the Flemish writer Jan Pascha, before turning to the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem from the seventeenth century onward and the stations in modern times. Carefully documented and illustrated, the book shows that the devotion developed gradually in Europe, and it remains a standard history of the subject. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross by Herbert Thurston can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Stations of the Cross in the public domain?
Yes. The Stations of the Cross by Herbert Thurston is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Stations of the Cross?
About 3 h 48 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Stations of the Cross?
The Stations of the Cross by Herbert Thurston is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
