christian saints

Shares the story of how St. Martin de Porres, a Dominican brother living in sixteenth-century Peru, finds a peaceful solution to the priory's problem with mice.

Presents an English translation of the Latin text of fourth-century bishop Saint Augustine's autobiographical prose-poem in which he traces his journey from sin to Christianity.

Chronicles the life of Joan of Arc, focusing on how the young girl overcame great odds to become a heroine, martyr, and saint.

Looks past popular legends to examine the life of Francis of Assisi, discussing the social, cultural, and political forces of medieval Italy that influenced his progression from playboy to penitent, to poor man, to saint.

An alphabetical listing of the lives and legends of over 750 saints.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the lives and experiences of more than four hundred principal saints; each entry includes a biographical overview, a record of the saint's religious journeys and mystical experiences, and a discussion of personal philosophies and important theological influences.

Provides brief stories from the lives of forty Christian saints of the first millennium.

A simple illustrated biography of Saint Nicholas, the bishop of Myra in the fourth century A.D., who later became known as Father Christmas and Santa Claus.

Reviews the lives and works of two members of Assisi society, Francis and Clare, who renounced their wealth and founded religious orders dedicated to relying on God and living in peace, poverty, and humility.

Places the life of the fifteenth-century girl who has become a French national symbol within the social, religious, and political context of her time.