An Illustrated History of Saints and Sainthood
Author | : Tessa Paul |
Publisher | : Southwater Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 1844769879 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781844769872 |
Rating | : 4/5 (872 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Illustrated History of Saints and Sainthood by : Tessa Paul
Download or read book An Illustrated History of Saints and Sainthood written by Tessa Paul and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.