christian saints

Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of Joan of Arc, the fifteenth century hero of France who at age thirteen began hearing voices that encouraged her to save France from English invaders.

Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promulgation of Christianity.

Tells the stories of fifty saints and martyrs, giving the histories of each and their most famous deeds. Illustrated with art from stained glass windows, manuscripts and paintings.

Presents biographies, patronage, and tales surrounding several saints accompanied by famous paintings of each.

A picture book biography of the patron saint of children, with text background and illustrations rendered in mixed media to resemble mosaic.

Relates the story of the life of Joan of Arc, as seen through the eyes of the fictional narrator Sieur Louis de Conte, Joan's childhood friend and secretary.

A brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.

Presents a biography of the twelfth-century archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, and the power struggle between the church and state under King Henry II of England and chronicles his early life, the historical background of the king, and Becket's defiance of the king and subsequent martyrdom.

A portrait of the Christian saint and the influence of the religious order that took his name.