Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics

Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics

A â‚¬Å“fascinatingâ‚¬Â (HuffPost) tour of the sometimes surprising ancient relics left behind in the modern world, from the Crown of Thrones at Notre Dame to the skeleton of a Roman martyr enshrined in a cathedral in Los Angeles.

A finger, a lock of hair, a crucifix, a chaliceâ‚¬"if such items belonged to a saint, they are considered to be relics and as such are venerated by the Catholic Church. Anyone who thinks that relics are remnants of the Middle Ages should log on to eBay. On any day of the week the online shopper will find a thriving business in the sale of these items, ranging from the dust from the tomb of Christ to splinters of the True Cross to bone fragments of countless holy men and women. InÂ Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics,Â author Thomas J. Craughwell takes us on an exhilarating journey through the life and death of more than three hundred saints and along the way enlightens us about the sometimes strange bits and pieces that the saints left behind.

Including entries on the famous (Saint Peter, Saint Francis, Saint ThÂ©rÂ¨se of Lisieux) and the not so famous (Saint Foy, Saint Sicaire, Saint Chrysogonus),Â Saints PreservedÂ also features information on such notable relics as the Holy House where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived;Â the Holy Grail; and the seven places that claim to possess the head of Saint John the Baptistâ‚¬"among them a mosque in Damascus. Moreover, this book includes major relics that are enshrined in the United States.

From the extraordinary Aachen relics to the remains of Saint Zita,Â Saints PreservedÂ is an indispensable compendium for spiritual seekers, history buffs, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith.
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ReleaseDate 2011-07-12
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Country	USA
Brand	Image
Manufacturer	Image
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0307590739_used
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2011-07-12
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780307590732

Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics

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