The Penguin Dictionary of Saints by Donald Attwater - ISBN: 9780140513127
Paperback
Lives of saints, feast days, patronage: discover inspiring holy lives.

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints

Third Edition

$45.56

  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    24 November 2005

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Summary

Entries include details of each saint’s work and life story, dates of birth, canonisation and feast days, as well as emblems and special patronage. 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.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780140513127
ISBN-10:0140513124
Author:Donald Attwater, Catherine John
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Edition:3rd
Release Date:24 November 2005
Weight:292g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 23mm
Series:Penguin Reference Books
About The Author

Donald Attwater

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.

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