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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Saints are recognized in every corner of the world and although the Roman Catholic Church may investigate and confirm their status saints are first selected by Christian communities themselves. This book unravels the myths surrounding sainthood and addresses such issues as the importance of symbolism in Christian art how certain places became holy sites the significance of relics and how the purpose of pilgrimage has changed over the years. The second part of the book is a fully illustrated encyclopedia of over 500 saints listed in chronological order from the Apostles and early Christian martyrs through to 20th-century saints. The life and work of each saint is described. As well as dozens of well-known and well-loved saints such as St Christopher St Teresa of Avila and St Francis of Assisi entries include 1st-century martyrs and African saints of the 19th century. Themed pages throughout the book explore subjects such as Celtic Saints! Holy Beasts and the Saints in Art. There are lists of patron saints for every activity as well as lists of the most popular feast days from around the world.