{"product_id":"saints-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-an-authoritative-guide-to-the-lives-and-works-of-over-300-christian-saints-with-beautiful-images-throughout-9780754835790","title":"Saints, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of: An authoritative guide to the lives and works of over 300 Christian saints, with beautiful images throughout","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Christian saints, featuring over 300 saints and their lives, from stigmata and martyrdom to feast days and patron saints. It is illustrated with over 500 images and covers a range of topics, including Celtic Saints, the Holy Family, and Saints in Art. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anness Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the enthralling history of sainthood, encompassing the lives of over 300 remarkable saints. A concise introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the religious and social backdrop of Christian saints, spanning from the origins of stigmata and martyrdom to the celebration of feast days and the veneration of patron saints. The illustrated encyclopedia then presents a chronological listing of the works of each saint, spanning from the Apostles and early medieval martyrs to contemporary figures of the 21st century. Prominent saints like St. Francis of Assisi and St. Teresa of Avila find their place alongside 1st-century martyrs and African saints from the 19th century. Special themed pages delve into various aspects, including Celtic Saints, the Holy Family, and the portrayal of saints in art. Accompanied by an impressive collection of over 500 images, this authoritative guide offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christianity and the profound lives of the saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1252g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 x 291 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780754835790\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tessa Paul","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44533884027130,"sku":"9780754835790","price":10.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1693583149938_book.jpg?v=1693807634","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/saints-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-an-authoritative-guide-to-the-lives-and-works-of-over-300-christian-saints-with-beautiful-images-throughout-9780754835790","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}