Pillars of the Faith: Churchmen and Their Churches in Early Victoria
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Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
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Discover the pioneers who built the spiritual and architectural bedrock of colonial Victoria. In "Pillars of the Faith," renowned Australian journalist and biographer John Hetherington provides a fascinating look at the men behind the pulpits and the bluestone walls of early Victoria’s most iconic churches. Moving beyond simple architectural surveys, Hetherington captures the personalities—from the fiery orators to the quiet visionaries—who shaped the social and religious landscape of a developing colony. Each chapter serves as a window into the 19th-century world, blending historical rigor with the human stories of those who founded the institutions that still stand today. Whether you are an enthusiast of Australian history, a student of ecclesiastical architecture, or simply curious about the figures who defined Melbourne and regional Victoria, this beautifully written study offers a compelling and insightful journey into the past.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Discover the pioneers who built the spiritual and architectural bedrock of colonial Victoria. In "Pillars of the Faith," renowned Australian journalist and biographer John Hetherington provides a fascinating look at the men behind the pulpits and the bluestone walls of early Victoria’s most iconic churches. Moving beyond simple architectural surveys, Hetherington captures the personalities—from the fiery orators to the quiet visionaries—who shaped the social and religious landscape of a developing colony. Each chapter serves as a window into the 19th-century world, blending historical rigor with the human stories of those who founded the institutions that still stand today. Whether you are an enthusiast of Australian history, a student of ecclesiastical architecture, or simply curious about the figures who defined Melbourne and regional Victoria, this beautifully written study offers a compelling and insightful journey into the past.
