Saints, Angels & Demons
An A-to-Z Guide to the Holy and the Damned
$58.52
- Hardcover
432 pages
- Release Date
12 November 2024
Summary
Saints, Angels, and Demons is an illustrated compendium of the fascinating lives and meaningful legacies of nearly 400 iconic figures who have influenced history, religion, literature, and art, throughout the centuries and across the world.
From St. Augustine, whose writings helped shape Western culture to St. Bernadette, whose visions of Mary led to decades of holy pilgrimages by the faithful, and from Archangel Michael, defender of good in the face of evil to Asmodeus, the three-hea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762484850 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0762484853 |
| Author: | Gary Jansen, Katie Ponder |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 12 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.50kg |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 238mm x 44mm |
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Critics Review
“A solid reference filled with finely crafted profiles of lesser-known saints, angels, and demons.”–Library Journal “The writing is clear and straightforward rather than pedantic, making it engaging for the general public, not just Catholics.”–Booklist
About The Author
Gary Jansen
Gary Jansen is an award-winning writer and lecturer in the field of religion and spirituality. His books include the memoir Holy Ghosts, The 15-Minute Prayer Solution, Station to Station, and the multi-award winning MicroShifts: Transforming Your Life One Step at a Time. His illustrated children’s book, Remember Us with Smiles, which he co-wrote with his wife, Grace Jansen, won the prestigious 2023 Christopher Award in the Books for Young People category. He lives in New York.
Katie Ponder has a unique style that is both fresh and contemporary, referencing art deco with a touch of gothic inspiration as well as ballet, tarot cards, mythology, and patchwork quilts, all key sources of inspiration for her work. She is the winner of numerous awards including the AOI Book Award for New Talent, the House of Illustration People’s Choice Award, and the Glyndebourne Tour Art Competition. Her work has been exhibited at Somerset House in London. She lives in South East England.
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