| An Illustrated History of Saints and Sainthood: An Exploration of the Lives and Works of Christian Saints and Their Place in Today's Church, Shown in Contributor(s): Paul, Tessa (Author), Creighton-Jobe, Reverend Ronald (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1844769879 ISBN-13: 9781844769872 Publisher: Southwater Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Saints & Sainthood |
| Dewey: 230.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 11.6" (1.15 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title chronicles the mysterious history of sainthood, unravelling the myths and addressing such issues as martyrdom, relics, patronage and canonisation. It discusses what a saint is and explains the selection and confirmation process, and covers subjects such as feast days, pilgrimage, and how sainthood is depicted in art. |