Martyrs And Saints Of The First Twelve Centuries

By Elizabeth Charles

Book Overview

Martyrs And Saints Of The First Twelve Centuries is a book written by Elizabeth Rundle Charles that provides a comprehensive account of the lives and sacrifices of the early Christian martyrs and saints from the first to the twelfth century. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each covering a century and highlighting the prominent figures of that era.The author begins with the first century and the lives of the apostles, including Peter, Paul, and James. She then moves on to the second century, where she discusses the lives of Ignatius, Polycarp, and Justin Martyr. The third century covers the lives of Cyprian, Origen, and Tertullian, while the fourth century focuses on Athanasius, Basil, and Ambrose.In the fifth century, the author discusses the lives of Augustine, Jerome, and Leo the Great. The sixth century covers the lives of Benedict, Gregory the Great, and Columba, while the seventh century highlights the lives of Bede, Boniface, and Willibrord. The eighth century covers the lives of Charlemagne, Alcuin, and Anselm, while the ninth century focuses on the lives of Alfred the Great, Methodius, and Cyril.The tenth century covers the lives of Olaf Tryggvason, Vladimir the Great, and Bruno of Querfurt. The eleventh century focuses on the lives of Anselm of Canterbury, Bernard of Clairvaux, and Francis of Assisi, while the twelfth century covers the lives of Hildegard of Bingen, Peter Abelard, and Thomas Becket.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed account of the lives, beliefs, and sacrifices of these early Christian martyrs and saints. She also provides historical context and highlights the impact these individuals had on the development of Christianity. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the lives of its early leaders.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: 1162921072
• ISBN13: 9781162921075
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"