The Book of Saints [Hardcover]

Victor Hoagland (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1986

This book is about saints remembered in the calen-dar of the Catholic Church. Some died for their faith in Christ; others served the poor, upheld the cause of justice, pursued truth and prayed to God with ex-pectional results.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Regina Press Malhame & Company (March 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882711296
• ISBN-13: 978-0882711294
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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85 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is for those who know nothing about saints., April 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Saints (Hardcover)

I recommend The Book of Saints to those people who know nothing about saints and to those who really want to know more about the lives of saints. This book in simple terms explains the lives before martyrs became saints and what obsticles they went through to achieve such recognition as like sainthood.The authors explain to readers in example how simple people became saints because of their strong beliefs in themselves and their god. I recommend this book to readers who are interested in religion, history and human interest stories.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet the Saints, March 1, 2003

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Patricia Tryon (Longmont, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Saints (Hardcover)

To clarify the bylines listed, the drawings are by George Angelini, a well known illustrator of Roman Catholic books for children, and the text is by Passionist Father Victor Hoagland.

Here's an excellent introduction for school-age children to the saints whose feast days are celebrated throughout the liturgical year. The book is written in vocabulary children will understand, but it in no sense "talks down" or "makes cute" with the narrative. Fr Hoagland has a good sense of how to write for a broad audience and these brief histories hit just the right note for those who are beginning to learn about saints -- whether as patrons, as individuals whose feasts we remember throughout the year, or as examples to apply to daily life.

That the book is organized according to the calendar makes it a nifty resource for families who want to acquaint children with the saints of the church year. The book encourages further exploration of saints' lives. Thus, I have used it repeatedly as a gift for First Communions and even, when appropriate, for Confirmations.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, January 8, 2001

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Amanda Y. (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Saints (Hardcover)

This is a book that is hard to put down! It is truly an inspiration to read about the lives of these holy men and women. This was my first book about saints and a great way to start. The stories are not too long and full of information to help increase your faith!