Discusses the events surrounding the murder of Thomas ? Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the living conditions in England during the reign of Henry II.
the lives of the principal saints of the Christian Year
Bentley, James
1986
Presents brief biographies of Christian saints from different periods of history arranged according to their special days throughout the calendar year.
A biography of St. Francis of Assisi that highlights his contradictions, showing his affinity for animals and his love for nature, art, and the world of the senses alongside his vow of chastity, life of poverty, and devotion to the Church.
Chronicles the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, discussing his hedonistic youth, early schooling, emergence as a Christian leader, religious beliefs, and other related topics.
Chronicles the life of Joan of Arc, discussing how she convinced theologians and the future King Charles VII that she had heard the voices of saints and should be trusted to lead the English troops to military victory.
Chronicles the life of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, discussing his childhood in Britain in the fourth century, his abduction by Irish pirates, his years as a slave, his relationship with God, and other related topics.
A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft.
Provides a biography of Joan of Arc chronicling her life, contributions to France's history, and death as a martyr. Explores how a teenage shepherdess was able to lead the French military to victory and focuses on Joan's intelligence, courage, and faith in the face of opposition.
