You Will Be My Witnesses: Saints, Prophets, and Martyrs [Paperback]

John, Sj Dear (Author), William Hart McNichols (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: April 2006

Thirty-two full color icons reveal the face of Christ through Saints and Witnesses. A stunning book with text by JohnDear and beautiful art by William Hart McNichols. Icons include: Mary,John the Baptist, Ignatius Loyola, Mary Dyer, Dorothy Day, MaryMagdalene, Therese of Lisieux, and many others. Publisher: Orbis Books 2006 Author: John Dear and William Hart McNichols Format: 162 pages, paperback ISBN: 9781570756412

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Orbis Books (April 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570756414
• ISBN-13: 978-1570756412
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Dear, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, peace activist, organizer, lecturer, and retreat leader. He is also the author/editor of twenty books on peace and nonviolence. John was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. John lives in northern New Mexico. Visit his Web site at www.persistentpeace.com.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Inspiring, May 1, 2006

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This book is not for those looking for biographical information -- although Father John Dear does include some biographical details about the lives of those included. Rather, this book is for those who want to reflect on the examples of nonviolence that these individuals provided with their lives. Simply written, beautifully illustrated with icons, this book is very much a devotional work -- one that reminds us how to reflect God's love into the world.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful contribution to the reference libraries of Catholic clergy or laity, June 7, 2006

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You Will Be My Witnesses: Saints, Prophets, And Martyrs by Jesuit priest, pastor and peacemaker John Dear is an outstanding contribution to the inspirational role of Catholic saints and the remarkable influence contributed by their life examples and spiritual influences with respect to members of the Catholic community. Knowledgeably depicting a Catholic saints ranging from Miguel Pro, Mary, John the Baptist, and Maria of Olonets, to Clare, Philip Berrigan, Gemma Galgani, Andrew and so many others, You Will Be My Witnesses informatively presents a succinct yet thorough biographically oriented understanding and concise description of each identified and cited saint. Impressively enhanced with full color illustrations of the saints, You Will Be My Witnesses is very strongly recommended as a wonderful contribution to the reference libraries of Catholic clergy or laity.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, inspirational book, January 30, 2010

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Another beautiful book featuring the icons of Father Bill McNichols along with informative, inspiring text by peace activist Father John Dear. The authors present a chronological selection of historical and contemporary saints beginning with Mary, John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene and including both well known and obscure figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi, St. Clare, and Bernadette of Lourdes. Among contemporary saints are Dorothy Day, Jean Donovan, Philip Berrigan and Mychal Judge. Throughout the text Father Dear weaves his persistent theme of radical non-violence, peace and love, and highlights how the Apostles, martyrs, saints and prophets put Christ's teachings into practice in their daily lives. Father Bill's wonderful icons, grounded in Orthodox tradition and infused with his own unique vision, add immeasurably to this gorgeous book. Highly recommended.