The Encyclopedia of Saints

Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130260
Category : Christian saints
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
"The Encyclopedia of Saints offers thorough and fascinating accounts of familiar and little-known holy men and women of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Drawing from documented accounts and supplemented with additional extensive research

The Encyclopedia of Saints

Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816041336
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 419

Book Description
Offers a detailed account of the lives of more than four hundred saints, each with a biographical overview, a record of religious journeys, and a discussion of personal philosophies and theological influences.

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages

Author: Judika Illes
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062098543
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 1196

Book Description
World-class spell collector, fortune teller, psychicpractitioner, spirit worker as well as independent scholar, writer, and teacher,Judika Illes offers acomprehensive encyclopedia of the sacred, helpful mystics, saints, andsages from a large variety of religious traditions who can, whenvenerated, produce miracles for the reader. Illes,author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and The Encyclopedia ofSpirits, surpasses herself in this peerlessly expansive guide for allinterested in folklore, mythology, and history, as well as those looking forguidance about accessing the power of saints. Illes’sThe Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, & Sages is the mostcomprehensive, accessible, and effective guide available anywhere.

Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints

Author: Matthew Bunson
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN: 9781612787169
Category : Christian saints
Languages : en
Pages : 1056

Book Description
"From Aaron to Zygmunt-- and 10,000 in between-- here are the 'holy ones' of the Church! Now updated to include canonizations approved by Pop Francis including Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII."--P. [4] of cover.

Encyclopedia of Saints

Author: Clemens Jöckle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 456

Book Description
Provides short biographies of 300 saints from the Roman Catholic calendar presenting information on their lives and legends, commemoration days, pilgrimage sites and more.

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Saints

Author: Tessa Paul
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781846813436
Category : Christian saints
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
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.

Encyclopedia of Saints

Author: Clemens Jöckle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 488

Book Description

The Book of Saints

Author: Basil Watkins
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 664

Book Description
List of illustrations -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- Saints: entries A - Z -- Bibliography -- List of Websites -- Glossary -- Lists of National Martyrs.

The Book of Saints

Author: Weldon Owen
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
ISBN: 1681887193
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
A lavishly illustrated reference guide to over five-hundred Christian saints, organized by the calendar year and featuring about six-hundred works of art. Organized by feast day throughout the calendar year, The Book of Saints is both a definitive reference work and a spectacular art book. Featuring fascinating stories of more than five-hundred saints from around the world, the book includes approximately six-hundred works of historic and contemporary art. This extraordinary reference book is a stunning keepsake and essential resource that makes a perfect christening, confirmation, or birthday gift, and is a great addition to any family library. The Book of Saints is an illustrated treasury of compelling information for the devout and the culturally inquisitive alike.

Encyclopedia of Peg Saints

Author: Maggie Jetty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940209197
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Discover all the fascinating facts that make the saints so lovable and inspirational. Get to know 36 saints in an engaging and easy to "absorb" format, centered around colorful hand-painted peg dolls collected and cherished by Catholic kids everywhere. "I highly recommend this book to parents and educators, as it will help children come to know and love the saints, which will in turn lead them into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. I have always been very partial to the lives of the saints, so I believe this book will go a long way in the New Evangelization. The saints are great, graphics are beautiful and the information on the saints' lives is excellent." The Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of Gallup