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The Many Rooms of this House: Diversity in Toronto´s Places of Worship Since 1840
Roberto Perin
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Description for The Many Rooms of this House: Diversity in Toronto´s Places of Worship Since 1840
Paperback. The Many Rooms of this House is a story about the rise and decline of religion in Toronto over the past 160 years. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBCO; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HRAX; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Places of worship are the true building blocks of communities where people of various genders, age, and class interact with each other on a regular basis. These places are also rallying points for immigrants, helping them make the transition to a new, and often hostile environment. The Many Rooms of this House is a story about the rise and decline of religion in Toronto over the past 160 years. Unlike other studies that concentrate on specific denominations, or ecclesiastical politics, Roberto Perin's ecumenical approach focuses on the physical places of worship and the local clergy and congregants that gather there. ... Read more
Places of worship are the true building blocks of communities where people of various genders, age, and class interact with each other on a regular basis. These places are also rallying points for immigrants, helping them make the transition to a new, and often hostile environment. The Many Rooms of this House is a story about the rise and decline of religion in Toronto over the past 160 years. Unlike other studies that concentrate on specific denominations, or ecclesiastical politics, Roberto Perin's ecumenical approach focuses on the physical places of worship and the local clergy and congregants that gather there. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
1g
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Toronto, Canada
ISBN
9781487520175
SKU
V9781487520175
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-32
About Roberto Perin
Roberto Perin is a professor in the Department of History at Glendon College, York University.
Reviews for The Many Rooms of this House: Diversity in Toronto´s Places of Worship Since 1840
`Historians and social scientists interested in the evolution of Canadian society, cities, urban geography, religious diversity, and multiculturalism will gain much from reading this important, well-written, and meticulously researched book.'
David Seljack
Canadian Historical Review vol 99:01:2018
David Seljack
Canadian Historical Review vol 99:01:2018