The Pilgrim Journey tells the story of pilgrimage in the Western world over the course of two millennia: how pilgrimage was born and grew in antiquity, how it blossomed in the Middle Ages, how it faltered over subsequent centuries only to reemerge stronger than before in modern times. From the legendary journey of the Magi all the way to pilgrimages in the Americas-Chimayo in New Mexico, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre in Canada-the book describes the pilgrim routes and sacred destinations, the pilgrims, the many hazards of travel, and the spiritual motivations and rewards.

Author Biography

James Harpur is a Cambridge-educated author who has published a number of books, including Love Burning in the Soul, Revelations: The Medieval World, The Gospel of Joseph of Arimathea, and The Atlas of Sacred Places. He is also an award-winning poet. A passionate walker and traveler to sacred sites, he lives in the west of Ireland.