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- This pocket edition of Richard McBrien's Lives of the Saints is the perfect concise, handy reference for scholars, students, and general readers.
- Author(s): Richard P McBrien
- 352 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christianity
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In this handy, concise edition of his work "The Lives of the Saints," McBrien, one of the leading authorities on Catholicism, presents inside information on how saints are chosen, great Christians who may not become saints, likely new saints, and the story behind the high number of recently named saints.Book Synopsis
This pocket edition of Richard McBrien's Lives of the Saints is the perfect concise, handy reference for scholars, students, and general readers.
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"An invaluable guide to models of holiness for every time and place. Everyone can find a soul friend here." -- Thomas H. Groome, Boston College
"With characteristic authority, McBrien offers not just a rich calendar of saints but profiles in courage, love, and spiritual wisdom." -- Robert Ellsberg, author of All Saints: Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time
"Worth its weight in gold...a gift from the author." -- St. Anthony Messenger
"Provides the quality otherwise found only in the 12-volume, 1995 Burns edition of Butler's Lives of the Saints." -- America
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