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The Many Rooms of this House is a story about the rise and decline of religion in Toronto over the past 160 years.

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‘Historians and social scientists interested in the evolution of Canadian society, cities, urban geography, religious diversity, and multiculturalism will gain much from reading this important, well-written, and meticulously researched book.’ -- David Seljack * Canadian Historical Review vol 99:01:2018 *

Table of Contents
Tables List of Illustrations Introduction Chapter 1: Consolidating Protestantism Chapter 2: An Era of Exuberance, 1880-1920 Chapter 3: Fulsome Fellowship, 1880-1920 Chapter 4: Ecclesiastical Musical Chairs, 1920-1960 Chapter 5: The Empire of Full-Orbed Christianity, 1920-1960 Chapter 6: To Every Thing Turn! Turn! Turn! There is a Season, 1960-2000 Chapter 7: Fellowship in the Time of the Shopping Centre Conclusion: Ex Uno Plures? Appendix: West End Places of Worship 1840-2000 Bibliography Index

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      Publisher: University of Toronto Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 26/04/2017
      ISBN13: 9781487500276, 978-1487500276
      ISBN10: 1487500270
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Many Rooms of this House is a story about the rise and decline of religion in Toronto over the past 160 years.

      Trade Review
      ‘Historians and social scientists interested in the evolution of Canadian society, cities, urban geography, religious diversity, and multiculturalism will gain much from reading this important, well-written, and meticulously researched book.’ -- David Seljack * Canadian Historical Review vol 99:01:2018 *

      Table of Contents
      Tables List of Illustrations Introduction Chapter 1: Consolidating Protestantism Chapter 2: An Era of Exuberance, 1880-1920 Chapter 3: Fulsome Fellowship, 1880-1920 Chapter 4: Ecclesiastical Musical Chairs, 1920-1960 Chapter 5: The Empire of Full-Orbed Christianity, 1920-1960 Chapter 6: To Every Thing Turn! Turn! Turn! There is a Season, 1960-2000 Chapter 7: Fellowship in the Time of the Shopping Centre Conclusion: Ex Uno Plures? Appendix: West End Places of Worship 1840-2000 Bibliography Index

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