Regarded as one of the classic texts on the subject, this book offers an introduction to the vast body o f medieval literature on the lives of the saints '
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Regarded as one of the classic texts on the subject, this book offers an introduction to the vast body o f medieval literature on the lives of the saints '
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
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252p. Ex-library. A navy blue cloth hardcover book in good condition. Library stamps inside. no marks on exterior. Text clean and binding tight. Discusses the challenges of being a saint's biographer and handling a myriad of ancient texts of varying credibility.
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Fair. 252p. Ex-library hardcover book and dustjacket in good condition. Old library markings including spine label, stamps on title page, glue residue where endpaper pocket removed. Text is clean and complete, tight and unmarked. Excellent reading copy. Delehaye was a leading member of the Bollandists, the Jesuit scholars charged with making offical Church records of the lives of the saints. He discusses the challenges of being a saint's biographer and handling a myriad of ancient texts of varying credibility. First written in 1905, this English translation by Donald Attwater includes a memoir of his life by Paul Peeters. O.
