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The Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David H. Farmer (1998, UK-Paperback, Revised)

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ISBN
9780192800589

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192800582
ISBN-13
9780192800589
eBay Product ID (ePID)
365552

Product Key Features

Edition
4
Book Title
Oxford Dictionary of Saints
Number of Pages
570 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Religious, General
Publication Year
1998
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Religion, Biography & Autobiography
Author
David Hugh Farmer
Book Series
Oxford Quick Reference Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
13.8 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
97-012837
Reviews
Praise for previous editions: "This edlightful array of the good and the incredible is the sort of thing that gives hagiography a good name."--The Times (London) "Even those who do not believe in saints...will be able to enjoy and to profit from this splendid book."--The Economist "An essential reference work for anyone interested in the subject."--The Daily Telegraph "Excellent and readable....A holy dip that's much more pleasant than baptism."--The Guardian, Praise for previous editions: "This edlightful array of the good and the incredible is the sort of thing that gives hagiography a good name."--The Times(London) "Even those who do not believe in saints...will be able to enjoy and to profit from this splendid book."--The Economist "An essential reference work for anyone interested in the subject."--The Daily Telegraph "Excellent and readable....A holy dip that's much more pleasant than baptism."--The Guardian, Praise for previous editions: "This edlightful array of the good and the incredible is the sort of thing that gives hagiography a good name."--The Times (London)"Even those who do not believe in saints...will be able to enjoy and to profit from this splendid book."--The Economist"An essential reference work for anyone interested in the subject."--The Daily Telegraph"Excellent and readable....A holy dip that's much more pleasant than baptism."--The Guardian, Praise for previous editions : "This edlightful array of the good and the incredible is the sort of thing that gives hagiography a good name."-- The Times (London) "Even those who do not believe in saints...will be able to enjoy and to profit from this splendid book."-- The Economist "An essential reference work for anyone interested in the subject."-- The Daily Telegraph "Excellent and readable....A holy dip that's much more pleasant than baptism."-- The Guardian
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
270/.092/2 B
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Introduction; Abbreviations; SAINTS; Appendices; Index of Places; Calendar of Feasts.New saints include: more Scottish and Irish saints, and ancient Welsh saints; more European saints from all centuries, as well as more saints from Eastern Europe; more recently canonized saints, e.g. Mary Mackillop of Australia, Raphaela Ayllon, and Leopold Mandic.
Synopsis
From the famous to the obscure, this new edition of the immensely popular Oxford Dictionary of Saints provides concise, readable accounts of the lives of over 1,300 saints, more than any similar guide. In addition to the biographical sketches, information on the cults and artistic associations of particular saints is also given full coverage. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, this handy resource also includes new entries on a number of recently canonized saints as well as a new appendix on patronages. The inclusion of more saints from Europe confirms the dictionary's reputation as the standard one-volume work available in English. A book to be dipped into again and again, The Oxford Dictionary of Saints will intrigue anyone who delights in stories of the marvelous, the uncanny, and the bizarre., From the famous to the obscure, this new edition of the immensely popular Oxford Dictionary of Saints provides concise, readable accounts of the lives of 1,250 saints, more than any similar guide. In addition to the biographical sketches, the book also provides information on the cults and artistic associations of particular saints, making it especially comprehensive. The inclusion in the third edition of more saints from Europe, as well as a number of those recently canonized, confirms the dictionary's reputation as the standard one-volume work in English. A book to be dipped into again and again, The Oxford Dicitonary of Saints will intrigue anyone who delights in stories of the marvelous, the uncanny, and the bizarre., From the famous to the obscure, this book provides concise accounts of the lives, cults, and artistic associations of over 1,300 saints. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, it includes new entries on a number of recently canonized saints and a new appendix on patronages, confirming the work's reputation as the standard one-volume work available in English. 'an essential reference work for anyone interested in the subject,' Daily Telegraph 'this delightful array of the good and the incredible is the sort of thing that gives hagiography a good name.' The Times 'he breathes life into his scholarship and has produced a dictionary which makes compulsive reading.' Tablet 'Even those who do not believe in the saints ... will be able to enjoy and to profit from this splendid book.' The Economist 'the usual Oxford Dictionary qualities of authority, succinct wit and an eye for the anecdotal and the bizarre.' Country Life 'excellent and readable ... A holy dip that's much more pleasant than baptism.' Guardian
LC Classification Number
BR1710.F34 1997

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