Saints: Lives and Illuminations

by Ruth Sanderson

Hardcover, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

270 San

Call number

270 San

Local notes

270 San

Barcode

3423

Publication

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (2003), 40 pages

Description

Provides brief stories from the lives of forty Christian saints of the first millenium.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

40 p.; 12.02 x 9.58 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member MarthaL
Stunningly vivid illustrations "rendered in pencils and oils on paper by previously published author illustrator Ruth Sanderson beg to be cut out framed and hung on a wall. But don't do that. The brief biographies of the saints are waiting to be read. This gem of a book could be treasured by
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familes for generations if the pages are not worn out first.
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LibraryThing member saintbedefg
This beautifully illustrated picture book describes the lives of forty remarkable saints from the first millennium of Christianity--the era before the Church was divided into Eastern and Western branches. Starting with the first martyr, Stephen, this volume recounts the lives of many inspiring
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saints, some well known and many who will be new to the reader. One of the featured saints is our patron, The Venerable Bede! June 2003 Goodnewslette
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Pages

40

Rating

(9 ratings; 4)
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