Dancing Saints

By Ann George Leslie

Book Overview

""Dancing Saints"" is a book written by Ann George Leslie that explores the lives of Christian saints who used dance as a form of worship and devotion. The book delves into the history and significance of dance in Christianity, as well as the stories of various saints who incorporated dance into their spiritual practices. Leslie examines the lives of saints such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Hildegard of Bingen, among others, and how their experiences with dance influenced their spiritual journeys. Through the lens of dance, Leslie offers a unique perspective on the lives of these saints and how their devotion to God was expressed through movement. ""Dancing Saints"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and dance in Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432559591
• ISBN13: 9781432559595
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"