Two Lectures On The Remains Of Ancient Pagan Britain (1833)

By Thomas Stackhouse

Book Overview

Two Lectures On The Remains Of Ancient Pagan Britain is a book written by Thomas Stackhouse and first published in 1833. The book is a collection of two lectures that explore the remains of ancient pagan Britain, including the religious practices, customs, and beliefs of the people who lived there before the arrival of Christianity. In the first lecture, Stackhouse examines the evidence of ancient British religious practices, including the construction of megaliths, such as Stonehenge, and the worship of gods and goddesses like Belinus and Brigantia. He also discusses the role of Druids in ancient British society and their influence on the religious practices of the people.In the second lecture, Stackhouse explores the impact of Christianity on ancient British society and the ways in which pagan beliefs and practices were adapted or replaced by Christian ones. He discusses the conversion of the British people to Christianity and the influence of Roman and Celtic Christianity on the development of the religion in Britain.Overall, Two Lectures On The Remains Of Ancient Pagan Britain provides a fascinating and detailed look at the religious and cultural history of ancient Britain and the ways in which it has shaped the country's identity and traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165770024
• ISBN13: 9781165770021
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"