Sacred Havens of Brooklyn: Spiritual Places and Peaceful Grounds

Autori

• Terri Cook

Parametri

Pagine

226pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Architettura e urbanistica
• Biografie e pensieri
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book explores Brooklyn's rich spiritual heritage, highlighting its diverse religious communities established since the 17th century. It details significant places of worship, including the Flatbush Dutch Church and Faith Mosque, alongside various Jewish temples and a Buddhist temple. The narrative also emphasizes the historical monuments that reflect the borough's faith-driven culture, such as the Revolutionary War memorial at Fort Greene Park and a Japanese shrine in the Botanic Gardens. This journey reveals over two thousand spiritual havens that embody resilience and hope.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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