The Penguin Dictionary of Saints - Couverture souple

Attwater, Donald

 
9780140511239: The Penguin Dictionary of Saints

Synopsis

This reference work gives an account of the lives and legends of over 750 of the most notable saints as well as many of those who are less well-known.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.