The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Saints

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Saints
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Publisher : Southwater
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 1846813433
ISBN-13 : 9781846813436
Rating : 4/5 (436 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Saints by : Tessa Paul

Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Saints written by Tessa Paul and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-07-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The broad-ranging introduction of this book unravels the myths that surround sainthood, explaining why pious heroism is described through legend and how relics signify the reality of the saints. Then, the second half of the book is an illustrated encyclopedia of over 500 saints, in chronological order from the Apostles to saints of the 20th century, encompassing saints from all over the world. The life and work of each saint is described. Far more than a dictionary of saints, this book explores the conditions of sainthood and tells the lives of the saints. It offers a comprehensive, modern approach to this fascinating subject.


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