The Everything Saints Book: The Inspiring Lives of Martyrs and Miracle Workers Throughout History (Everything®)

In The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, you'll learn about the fascinating lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of more than 85 saints-and the miracles ascribed to them.;Cover; Book Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Top Ten Little-Known Facts about Saints; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Making of a Saint; Chapter 2: New Testament Saints; Chapter 3: The Gospel Writers; Chapter 4: The Righteous of the Old Testament; Chapter 5: Saints of Tradition; Chapter 6: Holiday Saints; Chapter 7: Companion Saints; Chapter 8: Holy Animal Lovers; Chapter 9: Literary Saints; Chapter 10: Missionary Saints; Chapter 11: Healing Saints; Chapter 12: Desert Saints; Chapter 13: American Saints; Chapter 14: The Horrible Fates of Early Martyrs. In The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, you'll learn about the fascinating lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of more than 85 saints-and the miracles ascribed to them. In this authoritative new edition, you'll find rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including:Traditional SaintsEuropean, African, and Asian SaintsSoon-to-be SaintsDisappearing SaintsFrom Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valentine, to modern men and women who are now being considered for sainthood, The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, reveals the personalities and piety of these intriguing people-and the ways in which their unwavering devotion to God transformed their lives and the lives of those around them.Jenny Schroedel is a columnist for Boundless Webzine and has published numerous articles about spirituality and practical life. She is the author of The Everything Mary Book and a children's book, The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland. Cover Book Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Top Ten Little-Known Facts about Saints Introduction Chapter 1: The Making of a Saint Chapter 2: New Testament Saints Chapter 3: The Gospel Writers Chapter 4: The Righteous of the Old Testament Chapter 5: Saints of Tradition Chapter 6: Holiday Saints Chapter 7: Companion Saints Chapter 8: Holy Animal Lovers Chapter 9: Literary Saints Chapter 10: Missionary Saints Chapter 11: Healing Saints Chapter 12: Desert Saints Chapter 13: American Saints Chapter 14: The Horrible Fates of Early Martyrs. Chapter 15: Holy People of the HolocaustChapter 16: A Bone to Build a Dream On Chapter 17: Shrines and Saintly Stops Chapter 18: How the Veneration of Saints Grew Chapter 19: Disappearing Saints Chapter 20: Waiting to Be Tapped for Sainthood Appendix A: Saintly Lives in Historical Context Appendix B: Doctors of the Church Appendix C: Calendar of Saints' Feast Days Appendix D: On the Job: Saints by Occupation Index. "In The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, you'll learn about the fascinating lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of more than 85 saints-and the miracles ascribed to them. In this authoritative new edition, you'll find rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including:Traditional Saints, European, African, and Asian Saints, Soon-to-be Saints, and Disappearing Saints. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valentine, to modern men and women who are now being considered for sainthood, The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, reveals the personalities and piety of these intriguing people-and the ways in which their unwavering devotion to God transformed their lives and the lives of those around them."-- Provided by publisher In The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, you'll learn about the fascinating lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of more than 85 saints-and the miracles ascribed to them. In this authoritative new edition, you'll find rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including:Traditional Saints, European, African, and Asian Saints, Soon-to-be Saints, and Disappearing Saints. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valentine, to modern men and women who are now being considered for sainthood, The Everything Saints Book, 2nd Edition, reveals the personalities and piety of these intriguing people-and the ways in which their unwavering devotion to God transformed their lives and the lives of those around them. epub, ebook In The Everything Saints Book , you'll learn about the fascinating lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of more than 85 saints and the miracles ascribed to them. In this authoritative new edition of The Everything Saints Book , you'll find rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including: -Traditional saints -European, African, and Asian saints -Soon-to-be saints -Disappearing saints From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valentine, to modern men and women who are now being considered for sainthood, The Everything Saints Book reveals the personalities and piety of these intriguing people-and the ways in which their unwavering devotion to God transformed their lives and the lives of those around them. Provides an introduction to the lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of saints and the miracles ascribed to them. This book contains with quotes, facts, and stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including: traditional saints; European, African, and Asian saints; soon-to-be saints; and, disappearing saints. A Simon & Schuster eBook. 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