The Penguin Dictionary of Saints : Third Edition Paperback - 1996
by John, Catherine Rachel, Attwater, Donald
- Used
Description
Details
- Title The Penguin Dictionary of Saints : Third Edition
- Author John, Catherine Rachel, Attwater, Donald
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 3rd Revised edit
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 400
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, London
- Date 1996-07-01
- Bookseller's Inventory # 4051078-6
- ISBN 9780140513127 / 0140513124
- Weight 0.76 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 5.04 x 0.82 in (20.07 x 12.80 x 2.08 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Catholic
- Library of Congress subjects Christian saints - Biography - Dictionaries
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 96165638
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Summary
An invaluable work of reference, this Penguin dictionary gives an account of the lives and legends of the major saints, many of whom have played important roles in history, as well as those who are less well-known.
• Provides information on men and women ranging from the Biblical saints to the recently canonized
• Offers wide coverage of the saints of Great Britain and Ireland
• Aims to be as historically informative as possible with entries including details of the saints' work and life stories, dates of birth, death, canonization and feast days, as well as emblems and special patronage
• Stresses the saints' remarkable variety of human activity, social origin and personal history
• Contains an informative introduction, explanatory notes and a list of further reading
Revealing a host of fascinating individuals, this Penguin original is a mine of information. For anyone wanting to check a reference or seeking inspiration, this dictionary will prove to be an indispensable source.
