| A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West Contributor(s): Walsh, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 081463186X ISBN-13: 9780814631867 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2007 Annotation: This magnificent new publication distinguishes itself from others by its comprehensiveness, and in its coverage of Eastern, as well as Western, saints. The book contains approximately 7,000 Saints and Blesseds. Entries are placed in alphabetical order according to name. Where there are numerous saints with the same name (for example John) these are now listed chronologically. The entries include date and place of birth and death as well as family background, education, activity for which the saint is remembered, and whether he/she is a patron saint. In order to be really comprehensive, even possibly mythical saints are included--Barbara, Christopher and Katherine of Alexandria, because their stories have been so important in art, literature and popular devotion. This is the most complete and accurate "Dictionary of Saints" available. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Reference - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Christianity - History |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007017729 |
| Physical Information: 1.95" H x 7.06" W x 9.72" (3.50 lbs) 704 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 2008 Catholic Press Association Award Winner In order to be comprehensive, even possibly mythical saints are included 'Barbara, Christopher and Katherine of Alexandria, because their stories have been so important in art, literature and popular devotion. This is the most complete and accurate Dictionary of Saints available. |