The Annunciation, Bolton Hours
(© Dean and Chapter York)
Images of Salvation: The Story of the Bible through Medieval Art
This interactive CD-ROM, a treasure trove of spectacularly-beautiful visual material, explores 44 biblical themes from Genesis to Revelation. An extraordinary, thought-provoking and moving gallery of illustrations of stories from the Bible, this rich resource helps individuals and groups explore the text afresh.
Each of the 180 images, taken from stained glass, manuscript illuminations and sculpture, is accompanied by related Bible passages, doctrinal explanation and a detailed art history commentary. Images can be saved and used in teaching, preaching and meditations.
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“An invaluable resource for opening up the Christian wellsprings of our culture.”
St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Sompting, Sussex
(© David Griffith)
The churches of today are shaped in many ways by the beliefs, experiences and actions of believers of the past. Exploring their stories, understanding how belief and worship have developed, and how Christians have interacted with the world around them – and with one another – can shed new light on present challenges and opportunities.
The English Parish Church DVD-ROM reveals an important strand of the Church’s story. It traces the growth of the Early Church and its expansion across Western Europe, through the development of Anglo-Saxon and medieval Christianity in England, the Reformation, and the challenges of the 19th and 20th centuries to the present day. It uses an extraordinarily rich combination of interactive text written by over 220 experts, images, 3-D modelling, video, music and readings, to bring alive the daily life and worship of Christian communities and the wide-ranging influence of the church on society, literature, music, art and architecture.
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Jerusalem from Dominus Flevit
(© Stephen Travis)
Pilgrims and Pilgrimage: explore the multiple, interwoven meanings of pilgrimage in Christian belief and experience through the centuries
Pilgrimage has developed a remarkably wide range of meanings in Christian thought and practice through the centuries. It can mean a journey through life, travelling to special holy places, or making an inner journey that focuses on meeting God through prayer and contemplation. These multiple meanings offer an rich vein of spiritual understanding and practice for exploration by individuals and groups. The Pilgrims and Pilgrimage CD-ROM brings all these aspects to life through vivid images, illuminating interactive text, and the fascinating stories and accounts of many 'pilgrims,' past and present.
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“This beautifully illustrated CD-ROM explores and illuminates many aspects of Christian spirituality. It rekindled my delight in God!”
The Crucifixion, Canterbury Cathedral
(© Dean & Chapter of Canterbury)
Images of Salvation: open up new pathways into reflection, meditation and faith
Discover a gallery of beautiful medieval images, from the glowing colours of cathedral stained glass to moving portrayals of biblical characters and stories in manuscript illumination. Each image is accompanied by related Bible passages, doctrinal and art history commentary to promote deeper understanding and reflection. This resource offers a fresh, engaging way to explore the Bible text for both adults and children.
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“This splendid CD-ROM makes a major contribution to providing understanding of Christian doctrine, imagery and history.”
Gold and garnet inlaid pectoral cross
(© The Trustees of the British Museum)
The English Parish Church: unlock a rich treasury of Christian spirituality from the earliest centuries to the present day
Explore the worship, devotion and priorities of the early church, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Christians, the Medieval Church, the Reformers and later centuries, using images, text, music, and readings from the English Parish Church DVD-ROM.
See church interiors and exteriors evolve on the screen over time through vivid 3-D modelling. Enjoy specially recorded Anglo-Saxon and medieval church music. Visit four beautiful historic churches in the company of experts with exclusive video introductions.
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“A brilliant resource for mission and ministry today... a veritable treasure-chest of information”