An Illustrated History of Saints and Sainthood
Author: Tessa Paul
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844769872
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This title chronicles the mysterious history of sainthood, unravelling the myths and addressing such issues as martyrdom, relics, patronage and canonisation. It discusses what a saint is and explains the selection and confirmation process, and covers subjects such as feast days, pilgrimage, and how sainthood is depicted in art.