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The Penguin dictionary of saints by Donald Attwater

The Penguin dictionary of saints by Donald Attwater

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The Penguin Dictionary of Saints by Donald Attwater is a reference book that presents the lives and traditions of Christian saints. It gives brief information about many saints, including their lives, works, martyrdom, feast days, symbols, and patronages. The book covers saints from different periods of Christian history and helps readers understand their contribution to the Church and Christian faith. Rather than telling one continuous story, the book is arranged like a dictionary, allowing readers to look up individual saints and learn about their historical and religious significance.

About the Author

Donald Attwater (1892–1977) was a British Catholic writer, editor, translator, and scholar of Christianity. He wrote extensively about Catholicism, Church history, saints, and Christian traditions. He became a Catholic as a young man and developed a particular interest in Eastern Christianity. Attwater wrote and edited several books on religious subjects, and The Penguin Dictionary of Saints became one of his well-known works. His writings are valued for bringing information about Christian history and the lives of saints to a

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