Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Christian Book Store Waterbury CT

By Marissa Velazquez


There is more to a Christian book store Waterbury CT than meets the eye. The Christian book shops of today are selling a wider range of gifts and literature than ever before. While, obviously, they still sell the No. 1 best selling book of all time, The Bible, you will also find books about managing money, speaking in tongues, fasting and just figuring out how to life a clean and righteous life in a sinful world. Here, you will also find religious artifacts, audio books, worship CDS, DVDs and other related gifts and products.

A new genre in literature, faith-based fiction, has hit the scene big time. Christianity is woven into everything from romance to westerns. Some of it is based on biblical facts, while other novels tell stories about trying to live a righteous life in a modern world that is governed by sin. Taylor Caldwell's fictional account of the life of the Apostle Paul reads like it could be his authorized biography.

The City of Waterbury in Connecticut occupies 75 square miles straddling the crossroads of interstate highways 691 and 84. Hartford, the state capital, is 33 miles north. New York City lies 77 miles southwest.

Waterbury, the "brass capital of the world" in the first half of the century, bears the motto " Quid Aere Perennius?" which means something like "brass is eternal." Brass is such a huge part of the city's heritage that it bears the nickname, "The Brass City." Another major industry at one time was the manufacture of quality timepieces.

Brass from the town was used to make the country's nickels and now also goes into coins from South Africa. Another famous locally-produced product was the one-dollar pocketwatch, made by Robert H. Ingersoll, of which which more than 5 million were sold. Today, the city's brass and time-making heritage is reflected in numerous clock towers and old brass factories.

There is also quite an impressive Catholic population living in Waterbury (72%). According to statistics gathered by New Haven County, the remaining religious quotient is distributed among Jews (7%), United Church of Christ (5%) and other (16%). There is obviously a sizable market for Christian artifacts, icons and literature here.

The oldest church structure in town is the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This Roman Catholic cathedral was founded in 1847. Some people refer to the Basilica as Waterbury Cathedral. A close second-oldest church is St Joseph's, founded in 1894. It has the distinction of being the first Lithuanian church in the city.

If you are looking for inspiration, biblical maps or a gift for someone, a Christian book store Waterbury CT is a good place to look. Even the most hardened non-believer would appreciate a St Christopher medal or a tasteful coffee mug. The history or geography student in your life might be grateful for ancient maps. If you are really stuck for what to get someone, there is always the old standard, a new Bible. Whether you splash out on a beautiful family Bible or just a paperback, it will look good on the coffee table or bookshelf. You never know, in a moment of crisis or even to settle an argument, someone might just pick it up and read it!




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