The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Saints: An Authoritative Guide to the Lives and Works of Over 300 Christian Saints

This beautiful book chronicles the fascinating history of sainthood and the lives of over 300 saints. A concise introduction outlines the religious and social history of Christian saints from stigmata and martyrdom to feast days and patron saints. Then, the illustrated encyclopedia outlines the work of each saint, listed in chronological order, from the Apostles and early medieval martyrs, through to 21st-century saints. Well known saints such as St Francis of Assisi and St Teresa of Avila ...