In Lone Star Steeples: Historic Places of Worship in Texas; Carl J. Christensen Jr. and Pixie Christensen present sixty-five captivating and historically significant structures in exquisite watercolor illustrations accompanied by brief summaries and convenient; handcrafted maps. Ranging from stately edifices of brick and stone located in urban centers to more humble wood-frame chapels in rural surroundings; the houses of faith shown in these pages have one important trait in common: They have all served as centers of cultural identity; spiritual comfort; and public service to the communities in which they arose. In their introduction; the Christensens write; ldquo;The journey behind Lone Star Steeples crisscrossed the state along back roads; farm roads; and state highways. In these journeys and in the stories that were told; certain patterns began to emerge: the pride of the people in building their churches debt-free; the perseverance of the people who endured their beloved church being destroyed by natural disaster once; twice; or even three times . . . the peoplersquo;s recognition of the church as their cultural foundation; their moral foundation; their social center.rdquo; As the Christensens demonstrate; Texas is home to a remarkable diversity of people; and their places of worship reflect and celebrate that diversity.
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