The Encyclopedia of Saints

by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

This volume offers detailed accounts of the lives and experiences of more than 400 principal saints, from early martyrs such as Lucy of Syracuse to recently canonized saints such as Katherine Drexel. Entries provide a biographical overview, a record of the saint's religious journeys and mystical experiences, a discussion of personal philosophies and important theological influences, as well as his or her patronage, feast days and popular role within the Church.
Extensive appendices include information on patron saints by topic, a calendar of feast days, beatified and canonized popes, an explanation of the canonization process, a glossary of terms and a glossary of heresies. The Encyclopedia of Saints brings to light both the religious heroism and colorful, little-known facts of the lives of saints for a comprehensive, in-depth exploration of sainthood.

Genres: Reference, History, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Church History, Religion, Art History

419 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Rosemary Ellen Guiley is a leading expert on the paranormal, and is the author of 45+ books, including ten single-volume encyclopedias. Since 1983, she has worked full-time in the paranormal, researching, investigating and writing. She has done extensive field work investigating haunted, mysterious and sacred places, and has had numerous strange and unexplained experiences. When she is not on the paranormal road, she is working on new books and writing for TAPS Paramagazine, FATE magazine, and the Journal of Abduction-Encounter Research. Rosemary lives in New Jersey, and spend much of her time traveling the spooky byways of one of the most haunted states in America, Pennsylvania."

Reviews

[N.L. Riviezzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I originally picked up this book hoping for more insight on Saints that were a bit more obscure and of the Eastern Orthodox persuasion. Sadly, they were barely covered. Most of the Saints covered are those paid homage to in Roman Catholicism. There are a few from the Orthodox traditions but not enough to justify the book as useful research for (Greek/Eastern) Orthodox Saints. For what is covered, it is a wonderfully written and to-the-point with information.

[Austin Nielson]

Not a book to read all the way through, but whenever some saint comes up in another book I'm reading, I immediately pull out this encyclopedia to read about them.

[Susan]

Interesting.

[Donna Zigmont · Rating 4 out of 5]

I honestly enjoyed this book. I found it rather fascinating to learn of these lives. it's nice to know they weren't all prim and proper.