{"product_id":"hallowed-ground-the-folklore-of-churches-and-churchyards","title":"Hallowed Ground: The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"hallowed-ground--churchyard-folklore-sacred-custom\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallowed Ground – Churchyard Folklore, Sacred Customs \u0026amp; Hidden Magical History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStep into the mysterious meeting place of sacred tradition and folk belief with \u003cem\u003eHallowed Ground: The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards\u003c\/em\u003e by Mark Norman. This fascinating guide uncovers the surprising customs, superstitions, symbols, and secular imagery found in churches and churchyards, with special attention to the rural Protestant traditions that shaped community life for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eExplore the hidden stories woven into graveyards, saints’ wells, church architecture, old rituals, protective charms, and local beliefs. Perfect for folklore lovers, magical history enthusiasts, and spiritually curious readers, this book offers a captivating look at how sacred spaces have long held layers of mystery, memory, and everyday magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-youll-love-this-book-benefits--features\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover hidden churchyard folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore the curious traditions, superstitions, and old beliefs connected to churches, graves, and sacred landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncover sacred symbols and customs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Learn to recognize the layers of folklore, secular imagery, and protective traditions hidden within familiar religious spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepen your connection to magical history\u003c\/strong\u003e – Find inspiration in the ways communities have blended faith, landscape, ritual, and folk belief across generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for folklore and cemetery lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e – An engaging read for witches, historians, ghost-story fans, magical travelers, and seekers of old-world wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA thought-provoking addition to your library\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keep this unique guide close for inspiration before a churchyard walk, historical visit, or cozy evening of folklore reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIf you are drawn to the quiet mystery of old churches, weathered gravestones, and the stories hidden in sacred places, \u003cem\u003eHallowed Ground\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating companion. Add it to your folklore collection and let its pages reveal the magical history waiting just beyond the church gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrade Paperback | English | 215 pages | 0.62 x 5.59 x 8.44 IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Wheel\/Weiser LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48223550013655,"sku":"9781964537009","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3279\/files\/8a57f66cced5318132321c68c9ab22360d8f811dd485c85811237f18d03637eb.png?v=1769126291","url":"https:\/\/www.castastone.com\/products\/hallowed-ground-the-folklore-of-churches-and-churchyards","provider":"Cast a Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}