A Calendar of Saints: The Lives of the Principal Saints of the Christian Year

Bentley, James

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9780856137815: A Calendar of Saints: The Lives of the Principal Saints of the Christian Year

ISBN 10: 0856137812 ISBN 13: 9780856137815

Publisher: Imprint unknown, 1987

Originally published in 1986 and now available in paperback for the first time, this book celebrates the lives of men and women whose goodness and devotion to God have inspired the world. Here, arranged according to their special days throughout the whole year, are saints from different periods of history and from every walk of life. Some, such as David (patron saint of Wales) led lives of great simplicity. Others were devout eccentrics, such as Simeon Stylites who lived on a pillar for thirty-seven years. Some, such as Joan of Arc were at the forefront of public affairs. On almost every page inspirational sayings illustrate the courage, humour and wisdom of those who put their commitment to goodness before everything else. Lavish illustrations - more than three hundred paintings, many in full colour - provide a rich, unusual and comprehensive gallery of portraits spanning almost two hundred years of art.

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Book Description:

* The paperback edition of the successful hardback published in 1986.

* Lavish 4 colour illustration throughout.

Synopsis:

A new edition of the title originally published in 1986 which provides a comprehensive listing of saints from every part of history, and is illustrated with more than 300 paintings.

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