1 / 6The Book of Saints: History from Christ to the Present Day
History: The Book of Saints profiles more than 150 saints, from the time of Christ to the present day, with concise biographies and full-colour classic artwork. Its timelines and details on feast days, canonization and patronage make it suited to readers seeking an illustrated reference rather than a single-saint biography.
At a glance
- Profiles more than 150 saints across a range of eras and backgrounds.
- Each profile includes a timeline and details such as canonization, feast day, patronage and alternate names.
- Full-colour artwork includes paintings, mosaics and murals.
- Profiles are organized into themes including martyrdom, biblical figures, mission and conversion, and royal saints.
Reference price: $35.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines short profiles with timelines and practical reference details, supporting browsing as well as sequential reading.
- Artwork is presented alongside each profile, adding visual context to the book's historical subject matter.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Firefly Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 1 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0228105056 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0228105053 |
| Dimensions | 23.11 x 2.29 x 27.43 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.13 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for an illustrated Catholic saints reference.
- Gift buyers seeking a substantial book about saints and Church history.
- Readers who want short profiles and identification details rather than a single continuous biography.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a comprehensive scholarly history or exhaustive biographies. The listing describes selected profiles of more than 150 saints.
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Aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share in the four- and three-star categories. No written feedback is supplied, so the ratings do not explain what readers valued or where the book may fall short. For buyers considering an illustrated reference with more than 150 profiles, the overall rating is encouraging but offers limited detail about depth or accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
How many saints are profiled?
The listing describes profiles of more than 150 saints.
What information accompanies each profile?
Profiles include a timeline of birth and death, canonization information, feast day, patronage and other names, along with contextual text and full-colour artwork.
What kinds of artwork are included?
The listing identifies paintings, mosaics and murals, with churches and convents associated with some saints also depicted.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 224 pages.
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