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The Encyclopedia of Saints
Rosemary Ell Guiley
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Description for The Encyclopedia of Saints
Paperback. This encyclopaedia of saints contains over 400 entries that offer biographical accounts of principal saints of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The book explores their lives and religious journeys, mystical experiences, philosophies, and important influences. Num Pages: 429 pages, 102 b&w photographs, 2 line-art illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GBC; HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 210 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1157.
Prior to his religious conversion, St Francis of Assisi was a liar, thief, and virtual madman known for running naked in the streets. St Teresa of Avila healed herself on her deathbed by praying to her patron saint. St Augustine converted after a terrifying dream in which God beat him black and blue for his pagan beliefs. These are just some of the colourful details that can be found in this encyclopaedia which contains over 400 entries that offer biographical accounts of principal saints of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The book explores their lives and religious journeys, mystical experiences, ... Read more
Prior to his religious conversion, St Francis of Assisi was a liar, thief, and virtual madman known for running naked in the streets. St Teresa of Avila healed herself on her deathbed by praying to her patron saint. St Augustine converted after a terrifying dream in which God beat him black and blue for his pagan beliefs. These are just some of the colourful details that can be found in this encyclopaedia which contains over 400 entries that offer biographical accounts of principal saints of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The book explores their lives and religious journeys, mystical experiences, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
429
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816041343
SKU
V9780816041343
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
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