Two Glastonbury Legends: King Arthur and St. Joseph of Arimathea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169689480)

""Two Glastonbury Legends: King Arthur and St. Joseph of Arimathea"" by J. Armitage Robinson is a book that explores the intertwined stories of two legendary figures associated with the town of Glastonbury in England. The first legend is that of King Arthur, the mythical king of the Britons who is said to have fought against the invading Anglo-Saxons in the 5th or 6th century AD. The second legend is that of St. Joseph of Arimathea, a biblical figure who is said to have brought Christianity to Britain and who is believed to have visited Glastonbury in the 1st century AD.The book delves into the history and mythology surrounding these two figures, examining the various legends and traditions associated with them. It explores the idea that Glastonbury was a place of great spiritual significance, and that both Arthur and Joseph played important roles in its history. The book also looks at the ways in which these legends have been interpreted and reinterpreted over time, and how they have influenced the culture and identity of Glastonbury and the wider world.Overall, ""Two Glastonbury Legends: King Arthur and St. Joseph of Arimathea"" is a fascinating exploration of two iconic figures and the stories that have grown up around them. It will appeal to anyone interested in mythology, history, or the spiritual traditions of England and beyond.1926. The following pages represent the substance of lectures given on several occasions in response to the inquiry, What is the historical truth underlying the ancient traditions which connect Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur with the Abbey of Glastonbury?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.

Author: J. Armitage Robinson
ISBN-10: 1169689485
ISBN-13: 9781169689480
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d