The Illustrated History of Catholicism & the Catholic Saints

Download or read book The Illustrated History of Catholicism & the Catholic Saints written by Tessa Paul and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its spiritual, cultural and historical heritage spanning over 2000 years, the Catholic religion has an incredible influence across the globe and a special place in the hearts and minds of millions. This comprehensive book provides a detailed insight into the world of Catholicism as well as featuring a visual encyclopedia of its saints. The book opens with a wide-ranging survey of Catholic history. The second section on Catholic doctrine looks at the principles of Catholic belief and practice. Finally, a section on saints and sainthood tells the story of 500 saints. Lavishly illustrated, this book offers an insightful guide to a complex and rich religion.