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The Saints
Author : Simon Yarrow
Release : 2016
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 384/5 ( reviews)
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Download or read book The Saints written by Simon Yarrow. This book was released on 2016. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Saints examines the history, traditions, and cultural impact of the saints. Looking at their origins and the cultural definition of saints and sanctity, Yarrow considers interpretations of saints in literature and art, and the role gender plays in sainthood.
Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction
Author : Jolyon Mitchell
Release : 2012-11-29
Genre : Political Science
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Book Rating : 237/5 ( reviews)
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Download or read book Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction written by Jolyon Mitchell. This book was released on 2012-11-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today.
Christian Art
Author : Beth Williamson
Release : 2004-06-24
Genre : Art
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Download or read book Christian Art written by Beth Williamson. This book was released on 2004-06-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.
The Saints of Santa Ana
Author : Jonathan E. Calvillo
Release : 2020
Genre : Religion
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Download or read book The Saints of Santa Ana written by Jonathan E. Calvillo. This book was released on 2020. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes readers into the Mexican-majority neighborhoods of Santa Ana, California, a city once dubbed the hardest place to live in the U.S. Jonathan E. Calvillo explores the challenges faced by Mexican immigrants in this working-class city, highlighting how faith practices are central to social interactions and community building. How does faith shape residents' sense of ethnic identity? Drawing on five years of participant observation and in-depthinterviews, The Saints of Santa Ana offers a rich portrait of a fascinating American community.
