A Saint and His Lion: The Story of Tekla of Ethiopia

by Elaine Murray Stone

Book Overview

Born in a tiny village to simple farmers in Ethiopia, Tekla was marked from birth to be someone special. However, after a fall from a tree crippled him, he seemed to have no future. Despite his disability, Tekla longed to become a priest. On his way to study at a monastery, he encountered a wounded lion. Overcoming his fear, he bandaged the lion's paw and continued on his journey. His kindness was repaid when later this very same lion not only spared...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809167077
• ISBN13: 9780809167074
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.9" x 8.5"