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The Big Book of Women Saints

The Big Book of Women Saints Paperback - 2007 - 1st Edition

by Sarah Gallick

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HarperCollins Publishers, 2007. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title The Big Book of Women Saints
  • Author Sarah Gallick
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Acceptable
  • Pages 480
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
  • Date 2007
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G006082512XI5N10
  • ISBN 9780060825126 / 006082512X
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 5.4 x 1.3 in (22.86 x 13.72 x 3.30 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Catholic
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Theometrics: Catholic
  • Library of Congress subjects Christian women saints, Catholic women
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006048983
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Summary

Most books about the saints are thin on women, especially contemporary women. Even Butler's LIVES OF THE SAINTS, the 'bible' of this category, lists far more men than women. No book about the saints could ignore such beloved early martyrs as Agnes of Rome and Lucy of Syracuse but this book will introduce readers to many new women who have been canonized or beatified by Pope John Paul II. Of the more than 377 women mentioned in the book, 159 have been canonized or beatified since 1979. Approximately 100 of them lived in the twentieth century.This book is also unique in that it uses the saint's own words wherever possible, taking advantage of newly discovered archives, memoirs and other primary sources. It contains resources such as internet shrines and other websites, as well as little–known information on the canonization process.

From the publisher

Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-461) and index.

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Citations

  • Library Journal, 04/01/2007, Page 96