Religious and spiritual figures Books

The treasures of Sutton Hoo and the Staffordshire Hoard indicate the untold wealth of the royal Families of East Anglia and Mercia to which the Anglo-Saxon St Werburgh belonged, although as a nun she chose to live a simpler life. To escape the Danish...

The four books of St. Augustin On Christian Doctrine (De Doctrina Christiana, iv libri) are a compend of exegetical theology to guide the reader in the understanding and interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures, according to the analogy of faith. The...

Questa opera iconica traccia la storia di Santa Cecilia, patrona della musica, e il suo martirio. Bartolini arricchisce la narrazione con numerosi monumenti che testimoniano la grandezza dell'eroina romana, risalente al III secoloThis work has been...

This inspiring biography tells the story of St Pancras, a Christian martyr who suffered a cruel death at a young age. It explores the spiritual journey of the saint and the lessons that can be drawn from his life and death. This is a moving tribute to a...

The ancient tale of Saint Christopher comes to life in this medieval hagiography, recounting his miraculous deeds and ultimate martyrdom. Edited by W. Harster as part of a collection of studies on medieval spirituality and history, this text sheds light...

Les petits Bollandistes est une collection de biographies de saints chrétiens, destinée à la jeunesse. Écrit par le père Giry et continuellement révisé et complété par Paul Guérin, cet ouvrage est une référence dans le monde de la spiritualité. Le volume...

Una raccolta di atti e documenti relativi alla vita e al culto di Santa Cecilia, patrona della musica e dei musicisti. Il libro offre uno sguardo attento sulla figura di Cecilia, la sua vita e i suoi miracoli, gli aspetti liturgici e musicali del culto,...

Les Acta Sanctorum est une collection monumentale de documents hagiographiques, écrits en latin, relatant la vie et les miracles des saints chrétiens. Publiés initialement par les jésuites en 1643, les Acta Sanctorum ont été largement utilisés comme...

Triumphus Castitatis is a hagiography of Saint Wilgefortis, a legendary virgin and martyr of the Christian faith. Written in Latin by the 17th-century Austrian historian Bernard Pez, this book provides an in-depth look at the life and miracles of...

La Vita di Sant'Antonio di Padova è un classico della letteratura cristiana. Scritto da Angelico da Vicenza, questo libro è una descrizione dettagliata della vita del santo, del suo operato e dei miracoli che ha compiuto. Una lettura indispensabile per...

This book tells the inspiring story of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. It was translated and abridged from Histoire de Sainte Monique by L.V.E. Bougaud, with an introduction by Lady Herbert. This book explores Saint Monica's journey from a...

Ce livre explore la vie des saints du point de vue de la géographie historique. L'auteur examine les lieux où vivaient les saints, les événements historiques qui ont influencé leur vie et les traditions qui ont émergé autour d'eux. Le résultat est une...

A collection of stories and legends surrounding the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, a key figure in the Catholic Church known for his love of animals and his embrace of poverty.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

St Shenouda (Shenoute) is one of the fifth century's most renowned Egyptian monastic leaders. During his monastic leadership his community grew to around four thousand monks and nuns. His spiritual ministry and miraculous works extended beyond the walls...

Here are 50 Roman Catholic prayers to 12 Germanic royal saints. Most prayers are from the Middle Ages and have been translated from French, German & Latin. Other prayers are to Jesus and Mary as well as for the present-day countries (Germany, Austria,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Part biography, part spiritual reading, this beautifully written book brings to light little-known stories from the extraordinary life of Saint Teresa of Calcutta.Here you will meet the woman who challenged the ancient Goddess of Death to become the...

Mother Genevieve Gallois began life as a violently anti-clerical artist in turn-of-the-century Paris, but after a spritual crisis, she entered a Benedictine convent and dedicated her life to prayer and religious art.  In her latter years, she began...

The product of twenty years of research and writing, this extraordinary new work is the most comprehensive portrait of Thérèse ever published, and the ultimate reference to her life and spirituality. A Companion to Saint Thérèse will appeal to all...

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Originally published in 1957 and forming a companion volume to The Balavariani, this volume provides valuable research into the biography of Gautama Buddha and its influence on medieval Christian thought.

Questo libro riguarda il processo di canonizzazione di Beato Fidelis de Sigmaringen, un frate cappuccino, missionario, e martire che visse nel XVII secolo in Germania.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

This monumental work is a comprehensive history of the early saints and martyrs of the Benedictine order, organized by century and spanning from the birth of Christ to the 11th century. It draws on a vast array of primary sources, including hagiographic...

A fascinating and little-known account of the life and miracles of Saint Brigid, one of the most revered saints of the Irish Church. Written in the 17th century by an anonymous author, and translated into German by Giacomo Certani.This work has been...

Un ouvrage qui retrace la vie et le culte des saints, écrit par Adrien Baillet. Ce livre, qui connaîtra un grand succès au XVIIe siècle, est un témoignage précieux de la piété et de la dévotion de l'époque.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Découvrez les vies des saints ainsi que leur doctrine à travers cet abrégé écrit par Amable Bonnefons.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in...

Discover the rich history and traditions of Scotland's patron saint, St. Andrew. From his life as a fisherman to his martyrdom and subsequent veneration, this book provides a comprehensive overview of St. Andrew's significance in Scotland and beyond...

Ce livre est une histoire de l'ordre de Vallombreuse, fondé par S. Jean-Gualbert Visdomini au Xe siècle. Il donne également une description de la ville de Vallombreuse, en France. Un ouvrage d'histoire et de religion qui intéressera tous les passionnés...

In this devotional work, John offers a spiritual exploration of the life, teachings, and legacy of St. John the Baptist. Drawing from biblical sources and historical accounts, this book illuminates the powerful and enduring influence of this important...

Venez découvrir les saints au jour le jour grâce à cette oeuvre incontournable de la littérature religieuse. Dans cette première édition française traduite directement de l'original, François Giry vous emmène à la rencontre des grandes figures de la foi...

This book is a collection of saints' biographies spanning Volumes 7 and 8. Told in vivid detail, these stories give readers a glimpse into the lives of some of England's greatest spiritual leaders.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

La Leggenda di San Francesco è un testo fondamentale della spiritualità e della letteratura cristiana. Qui, il testo originale scritto da tre frati minori, Marcellino da Civezza, Leone da Poggio Bustone e Rufino da Assisi, viene presentato con una nuova...

Cette biographie narrative relate la vie de Saint Félix de Cantalice, un frère capucin italien connu pour sa piété et son service aux pauvres et aux malades. Le livre est une ressource précieuse pour les étudiants et les chercheurs intéressés par...

Découvrez la vie et les œuvres de Saint Avit, évêque de Vienne au Vème siècle. Ce livre contient une variété d'écrits de ce saint, y compris des sermons et des poèmes. Écrit par Ulysse Chevalier, cet ouvrage est une source d'information inestimable sur...

This book is a collection of stories about the lives of the saints, written specifically for children. It is written under the pseudonym MFS, which stands for Mrs. F. Seamer, who later became Mary Seymour. The stories are engaging and accessible, making...

This multi-volume work, originally published in Latin in the 17th century, chronicles the lives and martyrdoms of a wide range of Christian saints from both the Eastern and Western traditions. Volume 1 includes the lives of many important saints,...

This book, written by Saint Bonaventure, provides a detailed account of the life and teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. Drawing on numerous sources, including Saint Francis's own writings, Saint Bonaventure offers a comprehensive portrait of this...

Pope Paul VI (1963-78) was one of the most important and influential pontiffs of the twentieth century. In this engaging biography, Michael Collins examines this deeply spiritual man who is remembered as a reformer, evangelizer, and pilgrim.Pope...

""The Origin and Development of Religious Belief V2"" is a comprehensive work by the renowned author and theologian, Sabine Baring-Gould. This book delves into the history and evolution of religious beliefs around the world, exploring the origins of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...