The Saints: A Short History

by Simon Yarrow

Book Overview

The saints form a huge part of our world's history, on both a religious and secular level. Their shrines have attracted millions of pilgrims throughout the centuries, and their relics continue to be venerated today. In North America, even atheists and non-Christians know to bury a statue of St. Joseph in their yards for a quick sale of their property. On February 14th, the love-struck and lonely-hearted of the world declare their crushes with a card...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198784384
• ISBN13: 9780198784388
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 6.7"