Amid the veritable choirs of popular angel books, this is the only one that offers factual information on every facet of angel lore.
Not much has happened in the Roman Empire since 1994 that required the first edition to be updated, but Bunson, a prolific reference and history author, has revised it, incorporated new findings and thinking, and changed the dating style to ...
Presents more than 10,000 alphabetical entries on the lives of Christian saints and includes information on such topics as the canonization process, emblems of the saints, patron saints, and mystics.
With over 2,000 entries in A-to-Z format,THE VAMPIRE ENCYCLOPEDIAis a one-stop reference for everything and anything to do with vampires, from books and films to the history of the vampire legend and ways to RESIST THESE IRRESISTIBLE ...
Painstakingly researched, this illustrated reference captures the spirited imagination of Dame Agatha and the intriguing atmosphere of her tales.
Saint Damien of Molokai is the riveting account of how a humble Congregation of the Sacred Hearts priest found a vocation in caring for lepers that led him to his canonization in October 2009.
Here are profiles of the great emperors, such as Marcus Aurelius, one of the most profoundly intellectual monarchs in western civilization, and the aberrant Gaius Caligula, who, after draining the Roman treasury with his eccentric behavior, ...
With more than 10,000 entries, Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints is the most comprehensive one-volume reference ever published on the Catholic Church's saints and beati.
Your Concise Guide to All Things Catholic No matter what you want to know about the Catholic Church, you'll find the answer in this one-volume guide.
The first and foremost objective for this book is the truth -- no matter how difficult to face -- and letting the pope's record speak for itself. "No one imagines that this painful situation will be resolved swiftly.
Experience the extraordinary stories of the French Jesuit missionaries, the famed Blackrobes," in the wilderness of North America and the heroic conversions of the Native Americans to the Catholic faith.
Containing more than 2,000 entries in handy alphabetical format, this provocative, illustrated book explores the whole lively and entertaining history of the Vatican and its rulers.
Whether you're a young student, or serious scholar, or someone who is just curious about the lives of the saints, this is the Encyclopedia for you! From Aaron to Zoiticus And 10,000 in between - here are the "holy ones" of the Church!
The most complete one-volume source of facts and information on the Catholic Church.
' These are bold statements, but accurate. . . This excellent work is especially useful for those interested in either the Roman Catholic Church or the Holy See. . . . It is informative, easy to use, and well written.
Still the most comprehensive single-volume compendium on the Church's past -- from Pentecost morning to today's pontiff -- OSV's Encyclopedia of Catholic History, Revised, gives you: - Some 2,750 entries based on more than 1,000 sources - ...
Plus you'll be able to research your own special interests, such as the history of your own diocese. This is the most thorough treatment of American Catholic history you'll find!
Read this book, and you’ll enter into the mind of one of the Church’s newest saints, better prepared not just to defend the teachings of the Church, but to do so in an approachable and holy way.
"I want to ask you to walk together, and take care of one another ...We need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others." Pope Francis
The vampire has haunted the mythology of peoples on virtually every continent. It has filled the pages of writers from Homer's age to the medieval chroniclers, from the Gothic works of Lord Byron to modern bestsellers.
Expanded ed. of: Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire. Rev. ed. c2002.
The Dalai Lama has long been a beloved symbol of profound religious devotion, spiritual enlightenment, human rights, and non-violence.
A guide to Sherlock Holmes and his various incarnations in literature and film includes entries on every case and character.
She is war, strife, and fertility...a shape-changer, jinn and meddler that transcends our Earth's mythologies.
Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history, events, philosophy, art, science, literature, social issues, and ideas that have come to define this era The Middle Ages encompass a span of time roughly from the end of the fourth century ...
The bestselling author of "Growing Up Catholic" offers insightful and comforting thoughts from some of history's wisest practitioners of the Catholic faith, to help guide people through times of adversity.
Story of St. Francis of Assisi who gave up a life of wealth to form the Franciscan Brotherhood.
2000 years of sanctity add up to one thing -- unsurpassed models of holiness for this (and every) century.
The story of Demetrius Gallitzin, a Russian prince who gave up his noble title, wealth, and position to become a priest in the rugged wilderness of Pennsylvania. -- Back cover.
Men and women who have done the hardest thing of all--lived lives of virtue so heroically that their deeds will be honored as long as there's Church. Let these superheoes and superheroines show you how exciting a life of Faith can be.
‘To a great mind, nothing is little’ Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes has become such an iconic figure that he’s almost real. He’s on our TV screens, he’s in our films and, of course, the books are still as popular as ever.
The life of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was burned at the stake for witchcraft.
This extraordinary compliation of the Dailai Lama's words teaches us the universal wisdom that his lessons contain.
"This is a revised and updated version of the book originally entitled The 33 Doctors of the Church, copyright 2000 TAN Books"--Title page verso.
This collection of brief, reader-friendly predictions and prophecies includes information on everything from medical discoveries and political developments to natural disasters and alien attacks--plus complete profiles of history's greatest ...
The most complete one-volume source of facts and information on the Catholic Church.
This reference book brings all the important people, places, and events of Catholic history together in a single volume. Entries are arranged in alphabetical format and include cross-references.
Story of St. Francis of Assisi who gave up a life of wealth to form the Franciscan Brotherhood.
The most complete one-volume source of facts and information on the Catholic Church.