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The Legends Of The Saints: An Introduction To Hagiography

The Legends Of The Saints: An Introduction To Hagiography

Delehaye, Hippolyte
Crawford, V. M.

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1163440205
ISBN13: 9781163440209
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Legends of the Saints: An Introduction to Hagiography is a book written by Hippolyte Delehaye. The book is an exploration of hagiography, which is the study of the lives of saints. Delehaye provides an overview of the history of hagiography, from its origins in the early Christian church to its development in the Middle Ages.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an introduction to hagiography and its role in Christian history. The second part discusses the different types of hagiography, including martyrologies, passion narratives, and vitae. The third part examines the legends of specific saints, including St. George, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret.Throughout the book, Delehaye explores the ways in which hagiography has been used to promote Christian values and beliefs. He also discusses the challenges of studying hagiography, including the difficulty of distinguishing fact from fiction in the lives of the saints.Overall, The Legends of the Saints: An Introduction to Hagiography is a comprehensive and informative guide to the study of hagiography. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the lives of the saints.An Analysis Of The Problem, From Pagan Survivals To Current Misrepresentations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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