saints

Relates the story of Miriam, a young girl being raised by her widowed father in ancient Israel, who grows up to be Mary Magdalene.

Profiles thirty-nine men and women in Christian history who have made an impact on the world around them including St. Thomas Becket, St. Teresa of Avila, Pope John XXIII, the four women martyrs of El Salvador, and more.

Chronicles the life of Saint Benedict, discussing his childhood, life as a hermit, teachings, and impact on Western monasticism.

Explores the life of Joan of Arc, detailing her childhood, faith, military career, and year-long trial and conviction for heresy.

Defines sainthood in the major religions, gives brief sketches of many saints, and contains many illustrated manuscripts and works of art.

A biography of Joan of Arc that describes her childhood in war-torn France, her experiences hearing sacred voices, and her canonization.

A biography of fifteenth-century national heroine of France, Joan of Arc, who was tried and executed for heresy by the British in 1431.

Describes the events of the Feast Day on which twelve-year-old Joan of Arc receives the vision which influences the course of her life.

Tells the story of Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, twins and best friends born in the mountains of northern Italy who followed their own paths to religious faith and work.

The life 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 burned at the stake for witchcraft.