Looking Good: Decoding the Nun’s Habit will intrigue, inform and delight. At once both simple and complex, the habit is fascinating for its rich variety of symbolic detail and use of both subtle and bold methods to differentiate religious orders. The history of the habit is a story of the restless relationship between the Catholic Church and the people of the West. It has led its wearers to the palaces of monarchs, to the gallows, to the battlefield and to positions of spiritual celebrity amongst ordinary people that have alarmed governments. It has afforded its wearers respect, prestige, immunity and persecution. This original and beautifully illustrated guide to the nun’s habit reveals the diversity, significance and stories behind this potent yet humble item of dress.
Publication 2012
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