A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West

A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West

by Michael Walsh (Author)

Synopsis

This magnificent new publication distinguishes itself from others by its comprehensiveness, and in its coverage of Eastern, as well as Western, saints. The book contains approximately 7,000 Saints and Blesseds. Entries come in strictly alphabetical order of name: where there are numerous saints with the same name (for example John) these are now listed chronologically. The entries include date and place of birth and death as well as family background, education, activity for which the saints is remembered, and whether he/she is a patron saint. In order to be really comprehensive even possibly mythical saints are included - Barbara, Christopher and Katherine of Alexandria, because their stories have been so important in art, literature and popular devotion. This is the most complete and accurate Dictionary of Saints available.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 656
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published: 30 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 086012438X
ISBN 13: 9780860124382

Media Reviews
This unique compilation will never leave you short of a bit of information on the likes of Agnes, Severus and the Mathematician, Stephen of Decani and about 7,000 others. The Furrow
Includes so many inspiring, weird and wonderful personalities that it should be essential holiday luggage, guaranteed to banish airport blues. --Sanford Lakoff
Author Bio
Michael Walsh has written or edited over a dozen works on the history of the Church, both ancient and contemporary. He was until recently, Librarian at Heythrop College, University of London, UK.