| A Brief History of Saints Contributor(s): Cunningham, Lawrence S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405114029 ISBN-13: 9781405114028 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $35.63 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2005 Annotation: "A Brief History of Saints" follows the rise of the cult of saints in Christianity from its origin in the age of the martyrs down to the present day. Referring to both well-known saints such as Joan of Arc and lesser-known figures like the "holy fools" in the Orthodox tradition, the book ranges over subjects as diverse as the history of canonization processes, the Reformation critique of the cult of saints, and the role of saints in other religious traditions. While special attention is paid to the Western tradition, Eastern Christianity is also considered. The final chapters outline how the saints may serve as a theological resource, as well as discussing the relevance of sainthood in postmodern culture. The volume contains additional material on patron saints and the iconography of saints in art. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Angelology & Demonology - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 235.209 |
| LCCN: 2004011685 |
| Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.42" W x 7.46" (0.46 lbs) 178 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: A Brief History of Saints follows the rise of the cult of saints in Christianity from its origin in the age of the martyrs down to the present day.
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