A book of saints at once beautiful and profound.


Saints in Art and History
presents the lives of some 150 saints in chronological order, from the
family of Jesus and the early Christian martyrs, to the founders of the
great religious orders, to modern holy figures like Mother Teresa. This
arrangement reveals the tremendous impact that the saints have had on
the history of the Catholic faith, and on world history. The lives of
the saints are illustrated not only with works of great art - by
Memling, Raphael, and Bernini, among many others - but also by popular
images, such as folk carvings and votive postcards.


A thoughtful
introduction explores the nature of sainthood, the role of saints in
Catholicism, and the significance of their images. Other special
features include a visual dictionary of the saints' attributes, and a
map showing the patron saints of the nations of the world. This
attractive volume is at once a valuable resource for art historians and
other scholars, and a splendid gift for Easter or any occasion.