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The Penguin Dictionary of Saints Catherine John

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints By Catherine John

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints by Catherine John


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Summary

A dictionary that reveals the lives and works of a host of individuals, from Biblical saints onwards. It is suitable for study of Biblical or Church history, and includes details of feast days and special patronage to aid personal devotion.

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints Summary

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints by Catherine John

This best-selling dictionary brilliantly reveals the lives and works of a host of fascinating individuals, from Biblical saints to those most recently canonised. It is a worthy companion to any study of Biblical or Church history, and includes details of feast days and special patronage to aid personal devotion.

About Catherine John

Donald Attwater was born in 1892 and fought in the Near East in the First World War. During the Second World War he was a civilian lecturer in history and current affairs in H M forces. He wrote widely on Christianity, the Church and the lives of Saints. He died in 1997.

Catherine Rachel John is the younger daughter of Donald Attwater. She has great experience in working on the liturgy and history of the Catholic Church. She lives in Lostwithiel, Cornwall.

Table of Contents

The martyrs; the confessors; canonization; sainthood; history of the saints; sources; lives and legends; dictionary of saints; some patron saints; some emblems; feast days.

Additional information

GOR001171585
9780140513127
0140513124
The Penguin Dictionary of Saints by Catherine John
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
1995-11-30
400
N/A
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