The Wordsworth Dictionary of Saints (Wordsworth Reference) - Softcover

Jones, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853263192 ISBN 13: 9781853263194

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

Saints were people whose qualities encompassed great holiness, immutable morality, severe ascetism and humble obedience and were from diverse backgrounds. This guide covers 2000 years and includes full page biographies of significant saints.

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Review

"A valuable reference book which ought to find a place in every Catholic publication office."--"Catholic Journalist"
"A masterful compendium which proves that it is possible to be both scholarly and popular."--"U.S. Catholic"
"It is remarkable how the most significant facts are recorded here, even those of a legendary character. This makes the volume ideal for ready reference."--"National Catholic Register"
""Dictionary of Saints" has used all the latest critical investigations into the lives of the saints....We have here a fascinating company of men and women who devoted their lives to Christ in widely varied ways...not only a careful and thoughtful presentation of all the saints you would want to know about, but it is delightful reading to dip into."--"America"
"The author is careful to separate legend from history, but includes as legend most of the popular stories about the saints....A "dictionary of saints" is a sine qua non of a church library's reference collection. This one suits the purpose admirably [and] is heartily recommended to the pious amateur."--"Church & Synagogue Libraries"
"Comprehensive...abounds with interesting tidbits."--"Christianity Today"
"This readable, up-to-date one-volume compendium...gives more about the saints than similar dictionaries."--"Library Journal"
"As a reference and resource book this volume contains all the saints the ordinary person will ever seek information about...no matter where you start reading in it, it is interesting and hard to put down. That's a compliment to both the saints and the author of the book." --"Spiritual Book News"

A valuable reference book which ought to find a place in every Catholic publication office. Catholic Journalist
A masterful compendium which proves that it is possible to be both scholarly and popular. U.S. Catholic
It is remarkable how the most significant facts are recorded here, even those of a legendary character. This makes the volume ideal for ready reference. National Catholic Register
Dictionary of Saints has used all the latest critical investigations into the lives of the saints .We have here a fascinating company of men and women who devoted their lives to Christ in widely varied ways not only a careful and thoughtful presentation of all the saints you would want to know about, but it is delightful reading to dip into. America
The author is careful to separate legend from history, but includes as legend most of the popular stories about the saints .A dictionary of saints is a sine qua non of a church library s reference collection. This one suits the purpose admirably [and] is heartily recommended to the pious amateur. Church & Synagogue Libraries
Comprehensive...abounds with interesting tidbits. Christianity Today
This readable, up-to-date one-volume compendium gives more about the saints than similar dictionaries. Library Journal
As a reference and resource book this volume contains all the saints the ordinary person will ever seek information about...no matter where you start reading in it, it is interesting and hard to put down. That s a compliment to both the saints and the author of the book. --Spiritual Book News"

About the Author

JOHN J. DELANEY, the former director of Doubleday Religious Publishing and founder of Image Books, was an active figure in the world of religious publishing for more than forty years. He also authored A Woman Clothed with the Sun, and translated The Practice of the Presence of God. ARTHUR JONES is currently an editor at large at the National Catholic Reporter, and has previously worked at Forbes and the Financial Times (London). He is the author of several books, including the forthcoming Pierre Toussaint.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853263192
• ISBN 13: 9781853263194
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256