The Lives of the Saints, Volume 01 (of 16): January by S. Baring-Gould
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
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| Title | The Lives of the Saints, Volume 01 (of 16): January |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Lives of the Saints, Volume 01 (of 16): January" by S. Baring-Gould is a hagiographical collection written in the late 19th century. This first volume of a comprehensive series chronicles the lives of various Christian saints, detailing their miraculous deeds, historical contexts, and contributions to the faith. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of these holy figures, reflecting on their virtues and the significance of their legacies. At the start of this volume, the author lays out the immense challenge of compiling the lives of saints over centuries, intertwining their stories with broader historical narratives. He emphasizes the importance of careful selection in recounting their lives, focusing on both well-known and lesser-known saints, while acknowledging the difficulties of translating fragmented records and addressing variations in accounts. The opening also discusses the significance of martyrologies—lists of saints commemorated by the Church—and introduces some of the initial saints featured, such as S. Gaspar, one of the Magi, and S. Telemachus, who opposed gladiatorial games, showcasing their notable events and historical backgrounds. This preface and introduction serve as a rich primer for the individual lives that will follow throughout the month of January. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Christian saints |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46947 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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