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Dictionary of Saints, The Penguin: Second Edition (Dictionary, Penguin) (original 1965; edition 1984)

by Donald Attwater (Author)

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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.… (more)
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Title:Dictionary of Saints, The Penguin: Second Edition (Dictionary, Penguin)
Authors:Donald Attwater (Author)
Info:Puffin (1984), Edition: Revised, 352 pages
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An alphabetical reference book with the lives and legends of more than 750 saints.
  StFrancisofAssisi | Feb 2, 2020 |
Genial, witty, and informative. It should be noted that the author writes from a Roman Catholic perspective, so that, among others, the considerable Anglican calendar of saints goes unmentioned. ( )
  HarryMacDonald | Sep 24, 2012 |
Read in Mexico 2009 San Miguel, Guanguato heavily biased in favor of English saints at the expense of Mexican as even Our Lay of Guadalupe
  Jwsmith20 | Dec 2, 2011 |
A guide to major and minor saints of the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
  Fledgist | Nov 24, 2007 |
Just from dipping into it, I found it accurate and even-handed. ( )
  antiquary | Aug 21, 2007 |
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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.

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