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A Brief History of Saints (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

A Brief History of Saints (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion) Paperback - 2005 - 1st Edition

by Cunningham, Lawrence S

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  • Title A Brief History of Saints (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)
  • Author Cunningham, Lawrence S
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition New
  • Pages 178
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Date 2005-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GOR013072866
  • ISBN 9781405114028 / 1405114029
  • Weight 0.46 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.46 x 5.42 x 0.57 in (18.95 x 13.77 x 1.45 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects Christian saints - Cult - History, Canonization - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004011685
  • Dewey Decimal Code 235.209

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From the rear cover

A Brief History of Saints follows the rise of the cult of saints in Christianity from its origin in the age of the martyrs down to the present day. Referring to both well-known saints such as Joan of Arc and lesser-known figures like the "holy fools" in the Orthodox tradition, the book ranges over subjects as diverse as the history of canonization processes, the Reformation critique of the cult of saints, and the role of saints in other religious traditions.

While special attention is paid to the Western tradition, Eastern Christianity is also considered. The final chapters outline how the saints may serve as a theological resource, as well as discussing the relevance of sainthood in postmodern culture. The volume contains additional material on patron saints and the iconography of saints in art.

About the author

Lawrence S. Cunningham is John O'Brien Professor of Theology at Notre Dame University. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion (2001), Christian Spirituality (1996), Ecumenism (1990), and The Catholic Faith: An Introduction (1987). His previous works on sainthood include biographies of Thomas Merton and Saint Francis of Assisi. He has won three Catholic Press Association awards for his religious writing and numerous teaching awards.