by SimonYarrow (Author)
In this Very Short Introduction Simon Yarrow explores sainthood, sanctity, and the lives of saints themselves. Explaining their social, cultural, and political roles through history, he considers them as forms of literary and artistic expression, and concludes by looking at their relevance in the modern world.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 168
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 27 Sep 2018
ISBN 10: 0199676518
ISBN 13: 9780199676514